Materials Planner Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Materials Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of materials based on production planning and scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage inventory levels to meet production demands;
- Analyze material requirements necessary for production;
- Support production activities through information provided by the system and suppliers;
- Verify/update delivery plans for assigned products on time in accordance with agreements with suppliers;
- Reschedule purchase orders if necessary (non-compliant material blocked by the quality department, late delivery of material by the supplier, urgent request from the customer, etc.);
- Keep in daily contact with suppliers for deliveries, track ordered materials;
- Release purchase orders for spare parts;
- Collaborate on forecasting activities (short- and medium-term forecasts);
- Manage shippers to ensure materials are delivered on time;
- Maintain inventory at optimal levels - Overall commitment to optimizing and reducing inventory;
- Plan inventory reduction activities to optimize inventory levels;
- Reporting activities (inventory, KPIs, etc.).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Management Engineering/Economics;
- Minimum 1 year experience on a similar position in a middle-sized or large production company;
- Advanced knowledge of the practices and techniques of planning IT skills and MS Office skills required; SAP skills recommended;
- Fluency in Italian;
- A good knowledge of English is highly recommended.
Benefits:
- Comfortable working in a complex, multinational environment;
- Proactive, assertive, and hands-on approach;
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills;
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities;
- Team-oriented, with a collaborative mindset.