The Iveco Defence Vehicles & Astra Business Unit is a part of the Iveco Group, a global leader in the automotive sector, that employs around 35,000 people and is present worldwide with 29 plants and 31 R&D centres.
Founded in 1946, ASTRA offers one of the most diverse ranges of heavy-duty vehicles for the mining and construction industries worldwide. It designs and builds robust, reliable and versatile vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles for heavy off-road applications with a Total Ground Mass of more than 60 tonnes.
Our long experience and comprehensive civil and military range make us the ideal partner for technical advice, specialised service, optimised maintenance costs and maximum durability.
Within the Material Planner team, we are looking for a new resource for the ASTRA V.I. SpA Piacenza Site
RESPONSABILITIES:
* Manage a dedicated list of suppliers and plan material requirements in line with production schedules using the MRP system (Material Requirements Planning)
* Analyze weekly order programs generated automatically by the system
* Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and proactively prevent shortages on production lines
* Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships to ensure reliability, handling first-level escalation of supply issues
* Collaborate with Production, Logistics, and Quality teams to align material availability with production needs and manage production or supply-related scrap
* Work closely with the Purchasing department to manage supply parameters such as lead times, MOQ, Incoterms, etc.
* Define supply planning parameters for new orders and issue purchase requests accordingly
* Maintain and set accurate planning parameters to support a standardized planning process
* Collaborate with the PBOM (Product Bill of Materials) team to review BOMs and manage phase-in/phase-out processes
* Manage shipments through the Supplier Portal
* Maintain accurate inventory records and generate detailed reports for management review
* Implement inventory management strategies to avoid both shortages and excess stock
* Identify opportunities for inventory optimization, cost reduction, and process improvements
BACKGROUND:
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering or a related field
* Proven experience (2+ years) in material planning, supply chain, procurement, or production planning
* Knowledge of vehicle BOMs to evaluate alternative solutions in terms of assembly and procurement
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), SAP and other data analysis tools
* Experience with inventory management, forecasting, and material flow optimization
* Knowledge of Incoterms, lead times, MOQ management, and supplier KPIs is highly valued
* Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new tools and process
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of additional languages is a plus