About this role
<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. <strong>46,000 people from all over the world</strong> are continuously building their unique success story with us.<strong> 83% of employees feel happy </strong> working at JTI.</p> <p> </p> <p>To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your <strong> human best.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>What will your story be? Apply now! </p> <p><strong>Learn more: <a href="https://www.jti.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jti.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Role: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Reporting to: </strong>Planning & Direct Purchasing Manager<br></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:18.0pt"><strong>Planning Development Manager (STEM)</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">In this role you will ensure accurate, sustainable, and data-driven production and material planning, transforming operational data and business needs into feasible plans, clear analyses, and standardized reports.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">You will play a key role in optimizing production capacity, inventory levels, and cross‑functional alignment, enabling the factory to meet its performance targets (KPIs), respond to customer demand, prevent stock‑out situations, and support operational continuity in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Position:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As a Planning Development Manager, you will carry out:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Detailed Planning : </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Maintain accurate and consistent planning master data to support smooth operations and better decision‑making</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Perform detailed SAP planning for materials, semi‑finished goods, and finished goods</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Monitor the production plan and material/SFG needs, taking timely actions to keep factory KPIs on target, meet customer demand, and prevent out‑of‑stock situations</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Capacity Utilization: </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Review and update factory capacity utilization and propose alternatives to reduce bottlenecks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Lead capacity planning analyses to meet operational requirements while optimizing efficiency and costs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Analyze data and trends to identify issues and areas of concern.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Reporting:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Develop and maintain operational and management reports using Power BI and other tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Translate business needs into clear functional specifications for reporting solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Introduce improvements and innovations to support faster and better decision‑making.Develop dashboards that ensure transparency and a single source of truth across functions.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Requirements:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">University degree, and/or similar work experience in Supply Chain Planning & Operations</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">4 + years of experience in Supply Chain Planning (Demand or Supply) in a multinational company</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ideal background is Demand Planners, Production Planning from factories</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Fluent in English (written & spoken). Any additional language(s) is/are an asset</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Advanced SAP ECC & APO user, BW (Business Warehouse) experience required, SAP IBP knowledge (Integrated Business Planning) is a nice to have advantage</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">MS Office package</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Comfortable working in a volatile and demanding market environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Effective interpersonal skills in building strong relationships within the team and with key stakeholders (e.g. markets, factories)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Global mobility to join other locations (planning functions or factory planning teams) across the world as a next step</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Digital dexterity (The ability and willingness to adopt, use, and continuously evolve digital tools, data, and analytics to enable effective, data-driven supply chain planning and decision-making)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Leadership skills (in simple terms): communication, collaboration, strategy, resilience and ownership</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> </p> <p><strong>What to expect:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Positive team culture and an environment where your ideas are valued</li> <li>Over 200 professional training opportunities to help you grow <br>Extra vacation days</li> <li>Easy commute: office conveniently located near the subway</li> <li>Be part of a global, people-first company recognized as a Top Employer in Romania for 13 years in a row. You will have access to a wide variety of benefits, including an annual bonus, reliable medical and life insurance, meal tickets (plus delicious food at our on-site restaurant), an employee assistance program (free psychological, financial, and legal counseling), an optional private pension plan, flexible benefits... and plenty more perks you’ll love!<a id="_anchor_1" href="#_msocom_1" name="_msoanchor_1"></a></li> </ul> <div> <div id="_com_1"> <p> </p> </div> </div> <p>All applications will be reviewed. Please be aware that you will receive a call from Poland (prefix +48), as our Global Business Services is based in Warsaw. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p>Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!</p> <p>Next Steps:</p> <p> </p> <p>After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.</p> <p> </p> <p>At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="width:702.0px;height:105.0px" src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/f0393a182bc3d43cdd46e3df28dbbde7d982623bb4b7f86c61d0bb748c90e7f2/static_content/5e2c3d68a82f4780ad17/Top_Employers_Europe_Romania_2026.png" alt=""></p> <p> </p>