Material Planner

ABOUT THE JOB

As Material Planner you will ensure the performance of global and local suppliers in line with requirements of the plants and the alignment with plant strategy and with central purchasing strategy. You will also plan and procure assigned materials, ensuring production teams with punctual and efficient supply of components, in due time, in agreement with Purchasing and Material Management defined standards and procedures. Please note this is a temporary position.

ABOUT YOUR TASKS:

• Analyze the situation of assigned materials and their procurement planning through management parameter definition (type of planning, lead time, minimum batch, safety stock, etc)
• Daily monitoring of purchasing orders and relevant management parameters, defined and optimized with suppliers, and uploaded into the assigned materials procurement system
• Assure the delivery of materials; involvement in specific projects that aim to improve our service level
• Check the stock quantities, in order to prevent any lack of materials
• Support the phase in / phase out management
• Monitor warehouse stocks with particular reference to low rotation materials
• Carry out stock value analysis of materials in warehouse
• Check and take care of suppliers' invoices

ABOUT YOU

• Good influencing skills
• Team player
• Decision maker
• Technical University Degree
• From 6 months to 2 years of experience in material planning (as planner or buyer), supply chain or logistics operations
• Good knowledge of Lean Production principles
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Standard IT skills; knowledge of Access will be considered a plus
• Fluent in Italian and English. Any other language will be considered advantageous

REQUIRED COMPETENCES

• Customer Obsessed - you are focused on delivering value to the customers, both internal and external
• Trustworthy – you are accountable and deliver on your commitments. You welcome healthy debates and honest conversations. You are honest - especially about your mistakes and learn from your setbacks. You collaborate and enable others to deliver.
• Bold - You take action to deliver better outcomes. You seek diversity and inclusion by actively pursuing diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive environment. You bring new ideas to the table and take risks with confidence, supporting courageous decision-making that inspires progress and growth.
• Sustainable – You consider the growth and development of our people to be as important as preserving our environment and take decisions that reflect our effort to build a better future. You always act ethically.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:

• Fair compensation and benefits package in line with the market
• Flexible hybrid workplaces that include remote and in-office roles
• Room to express your potential, develop and strengthen your competences
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Diversified, multi-cultural environment