Junior Supply Chain & Logistics Planner

Carl Zeiss SMT; Castiglione Olona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: Attendance

Opportunities for development within a

Job summary

ZEISS seeks a Junior Supply Chain Manager in Castiglione Olona, Italy, to coordinate demand and supply planning for finished products, inventory management and inbound/outbound transportation. The role supports product availability, service continuity and cost control while leading the local Supply Chain team.

You will develop plans from forecasts, manage safety stock and coordinate transport, while analyzing data to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration or a similar field.
• Minimum of five years' experience in project management and team coordination.
• Knowledge of demand and supply planning, inventory management, warehouse and logistics processes, and inbound and outbound transportation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with ERP and MRP systems, and the ability to analyse complex operational data.
• Fluent Italian and a good professional command of English, both written and spoken, at a minimum B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and regularly update demand and supply plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, lead times and business needs.
• Manage inventory policies, safety stock levels and replenishment parameters to support product availability and inventory accuracy.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor inbound and outbound transportation activities, including carrier performance, delivery times and transportation costs.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and support continuous improvement and digitalisation projects to improve efficiency, operational visibility and service performance.
• Lead and develop the local Supply Chain team, while working closely with internal departments, ZEISS Group functions, suppliers and external logistics partners.

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ZEISS seeks a Junior Supply Chain Manager in Castiglione Olona, Italy, to coordinate demand and supply planning for finished products, inventory management and inbound/outbound transportation. The role supports product availability, service continuity and cost control while leading the local Supply Chain team.

You will develop plans from forecasts, manage safety stock and coordinate transport, while analyzing data to drive continuous improvement.