OTB Group Production Planner (Bijoux)

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Location
MilanLombardyItaly
Seniority
Mid-Level
Department
Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 13, 2026

About OTB Group

OTB (Only The Brave) is an international fashion group that supports a portfolio of designer maisons and creative labels. The group is known for an entrepreneurial, brand-driven approach that combines creative autonomy with centralized operational support across sourcing, production and distribution.

OTB seeks a Production Planner (Bijoux) in Milan, Italy — production planning role for jewellery/accessories within the OTB fashion group.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the production master schedule for bijoux and accessory ranges, ensuring alignment with commercial launch dates and seasonal calendars.
  • Translate collection bills of materials and technical packs into detailed production orders and capacity plans for internal ateliers and external suppliers.
  • Coordinate with sourcing, product development, quality and purchasing teams to confirm lead-times, material availability and component procurement.
  • Monitor supplier performance and production progress, proactively escalating risks to on-time delivery and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Manage inventory buffers and safety stock for critical components, balancing service levels with working capital targets.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate production data in ERP/PLM systems; produce regular KPIs and status reports (OTD, lead time variance, backlog).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, capacity utilisation and supplier scheduling.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience planning small-batch jewellery or accessories production in a fashion or luxury environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple collections and competing priorities.
  • Analytical mindset with experience producing and interpreting production KPIs and reports.
  • Familiarity with production processes for bijoux, including component sourcing and artisanal/manufacturing constraints.
  • Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (product, sourcing, quality, purchasing) and external suppliers.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite) PLM systems Production scheduling and capacity planning Inventory management and demand planning KPI tracking and production reporting

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of production planning or supply-chain coordination experience within fashion accessories, costume or fine jewellery manufacturing, with demonstrable exposure to supplier management and small-batch production workflows.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, manufacturing, business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

Culture

OTB fosters an entrepreneurial, brand-centric culture that privileges creativity, craftsmanship and operational excellence. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong focus on quality, innovation and international brand development.

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