Planning Student Placement Programme 2027

About the Role

Planning Student Placement Programme 2027.

Reporting to the Plant Operating Planning Manager, you will play a key role in production planning projects to ensure product availability for our customers within the required timeframes. You will work in partnership with various departments within the plant, external service providers, and the Group’s central planning team.

Main Responsibilities

• In this role you will play an important part in information management and forecasting. You will be responsible for collecting and consolidating key data from internal departments (plants, local and Group-level SCI) and external partners (suppliers, service providers). Processing and analyzing this data will form a key part of your role, ensuring its reliability and relevance. A core part of this role will involve developing and updating existing and/or new Projects based on available data.

• Working in partnership with the Planning team, you will ensure customer deliveries by translating demand into realistic production plans and optimizing schedules with internal teams according to capacities and constraints. You will manage, align, and regulate workforce levels to anticipate and adjust production needs, and adjusting programs based on arrivals and shortages (packaging, materials). You will be responsible for the management of subcontracting and direct procurement using Group tools.

• This role involves maintaining communication with customers and central planning to incorporate their needs while responding to unforeseen events (delays, changes) by adapting schedules accordingly.

About You

This role is for students currently enrolled in the penultimate year of 3rd level education.

Knowledge of the SAP system would be beneficial. While not a mandatory requirement, SAP experience would be considered a valuable skill. The ideal candidate will have Microsoft Office experience.

As a confident communicator, you'll enjoy building strong relationships across the business. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, balancing attention to detail with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Above all, you'll be motivated by delivering accurate forecasts that help ensure Ferrero continues to delight consumers through excellent product availability and operational excellence.

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.

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Our Application Process

We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!

1. Apply

Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests

2. Assess

Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job

3. Interview

If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization

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