Milano, IT
Capacity Planning & Initiatives Manager
We are looking for a Capacity Planning & Initiatives Manager to join our Supply Chain Team based in Milan, Italy.
How you make the difference
The position will play a crucial role in supporting our Supply Chain Team and you will be responsible for leading the governance of Bolton Food PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) project portfolio. This role acts as the operational arm of PLM, providing visibility and prioritization across a wide range of product-related initiatives, from product innovation to continuous improvement.
The Supply Chain Initiatives Planner plays a critical role in ensuring cross-functional alignment, enabling effective decision-making and supporting E2E teamwork in the execution of projects.
How your agenda looks like:
- Lead and manage the governance process of the PLM project portfolio.
- Provide visibility on initiative status and key milestones to support decision-making and prioritization.
- Ensure strategic alignment and execution feasibility of all key product-related initiatives from a supply chain perspective.
- Monitor portfolio performance, focusing on On Time (OT) and Time To Market (TTM) KPIs.
- Work with cross-functional teams including Marketing, R&D, Industrial Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Sustainability.
- Facilitate E2E collaboration to ensure timely project execution.
- Identify risks and bottlenecks, proactively proposing corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement and standardization of project execution processes.
- Drive the continuous improvement of the PLM process and actively support the adoption of the PLM tool across the organization.
Your team:
You will report directly to the Supply Chain Strategic Planning & Initiative Manager
What makes you a great fit:
- Education: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Management Engineering or related field.
- Work Experience: 5 years of experience in supply chain planning and/or project management;
- Language: Proficiency in Italian and English is required, Spanish is nice to have;
- Ability to contribute to complex projects with multiple stakeholders;
- Ability to lead multiple projects;
- Experience in change management and digital tool adoption is a plus;
- Communication and leadership: strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and communicate effectively across different levels of the organization;
- Problem solving approach: capable of identifying root causes, proposing actionable solutions.
What’s in for you:
- Work location: Milan, Italy
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working Hours: Full Time
- Remote Working: Standard business hours with remote working options available
Curious About Us? Dive In:
Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 quality brands, Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.
About Bolton Food
Bolton Food and Tri Marine, business unit of Bolton, oversee the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. We offer a range of well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully-prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.
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