Material Planner

Material Planner

We are looking for a Material Planner for the production plant in Origgio (VA, 30 km from Milan) to join the Supply Chain Team.
If you are a dynamic person with a problem-solving mindset, who wants to work in an international environment and are willing to support the growth of our business, you will feel in the right place for your next career move. 
The selected figure will be responsible for the purchasing of packaging materials and components necessary for the proper supply of the company's needs in accordance with the production schedule and customer demand. 

Your main tasks as Material Planner will be:
- Processing & Analysis of the forecasts received from the customers;
- Managing and planning of coded materials supplies;
- Defining the delivery time of materials required for the execution of the Production plan;
- Issuing Purchase Orders in accordance with MRP needs and monitoring of POs status
- Management of material reminder to suppliers, call off management;
- Master Data maintenance and specifically of planning data (Lead time, MOQ, safety stock, safety lead time, reorder point, BOM, PV and Recipes);
- Sharing rolling forecasts of purchasing requirements to suppliers
- Implementing and updating KPIs to monitor supplier performance, inventory level and obsolescence risks; take corrective actions to mitigate destruction risks.

The ideal candidate has the following characteristics:
- Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering or Business Administration
- Excellent command of the written and spoken English language
- Previous experience in managing material planning and purchasing activities 
- Good knowledge of major computer tools (Office package: Word, Excel, PPT) - Excel in advanced mode
- Knowledge of SAP management software and MRP logics
- Knowledge of MRP, KANBAN procurement logics
- Experience in OPEX improvement projects (inventory, efficiency, etc.)
- Relational skills and aptitude for working in cross-functional teams
- Result orientation and proactivity
- Aptitude for team-work

What are we offering:
-    Fixed term contract of 12 Months in a growing team.

Location: Origgio (VA)

Grünenthal offers equal employment opportunities. Recruitment will take place without distinction with regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability or other relevant categories.