About us:

Safilo is a leading global player in the eyewear industry, specializing in the design, production, and distribution of sunglasses, optical frames, and sports eyewear. Our portfolio includes both iconic owned brands, such as Polaroid and Carrera, and licensed brands, including David Beckham, BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, and Marc Jacobs. We believe in people, innovation, and sustainability as key drivers of long-term value creation.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a highly motivated Global Supply Network Planning Specialist to be included in the Global Demand & Sales Planning area, based in Padova (HQ). Reporting directly to the Global Distribution & Inventory Planning Manager, this hands-on role is perfect for someone who is looking to introduce advanced planning methods and external best practices in a dynamically growing work environment.

As a Global Supply Network Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Building medium (6-12 months) and long-term (12-24 months) supply plans for the assigned product categories (e.g., optical frames, sunglasses), managing a complex portfolio of international suppliers.

• Managing distribution planning activities across the distribution network and building consistent inventory forecast

• Identifying supply risks (capacity, delays, constraints), reporting on capacity utilization, highlighting inefficiencies and proposing continuous improvements in order to reduce wasted capacity.

• Working closely with Demand Planning to align sales plans with supply capabilities, challenging forecasts when operational constraints or financial risks emerge.

• Collaborating with Purchasing, Supplier Management, Operations and Finance teams, actively contributing to timely plan execution and cross-functional alignment.

You are the person we are looking for if you have:

• Up to 2 years of experience in inventory and/or capacity planning, preferably within fashion companies operating in a global environment.

• A solid understanding of supply planning principles, including inventory management, capacity planning and end-to-end supply chain processes.

• Strong analytical skills, with hands-on experience in data analysis, KPI tracking and performance reporting.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, combined with previous experience or solid knowledge of SAP environments (SAP, SAP/BW, SAP S/4) and business intelligence tools, including Tableau.

• The ability to work confidently with complex datasets, dashboards and digital reporting tools, translating data into clear and actionable insights.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, combined with a structured and proactive approach to work.

• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues at different organizational levels.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

• A Master’s degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or a related field.

What we offer:

• A working environment based on a solid corporate culture, where you can confront yourself with many professionals and enrich your skills;

• A Smart work mode that allows you to live your best work-life balance (3 days a week/free location);

• National Collective Labour Agreement and Job Classification: Occhialeria – Impiegati;

• Salary: starting from 28.183€. The salary and job classification level will be determined based on objective criteria, regardless of gender, such as experience, skills, and seniority;

• Variable compensation: not provided;

• Company canteen, smart working, performance bonus, health insurance as per collective agreement.