Material Planner

Vertiv Co; Tognana; In loco; EUR 38.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vertiv Co is looking for a Material Planner to join our team in Piove di Sacco, Italy. This role involves ensuring material availability for production, optimizing inventory levels, and managing supplier performance. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements while also analyzing material flows for continuous improvement.

The expected salary range is between €38,000 to €47,000 gross per year. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Competenze

• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or production planning roles.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Manage material requirements according to production plans and customer demand.
• Monitor supplier deliveries to ensure alignment with requested dates.
• Analyze shortages and define recovery actions with suppliers.

Conoscenze

Material planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Experience in material planning or supply chain

Strumenti

MRP/ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI, we design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a Material Planner to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

Ensure material availability to support production continuity, optimizing inventory levels, supplier performance, and delivery reliability. The Material Planner manages the short/medium-term supply plan, coordinating with suppliers and internal functions to prevent shortages and ensure customer requirements are met.

What kind of work will you be doing?

Material Planning & Supply Management

• Manage material requirements according to production plans, customer demand, and MRP signals.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential risks impacting production schedules.
• Analyze shortages, constraints, and supply gaps, defining recovery actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and ensure data quality in ERP systems.

Supplier Management & Expediting

• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure alignment with requested delivery dates.
• Perform proactive expediting of supplier orders within a 3-month planning horizon.
• Ensure timely supplier deliveries through expediting activities within a 3-month supply horizon.
• Follow up on delayed materials, elevate critical issues, and coordinate recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers to improve delivery performance.

Production Support

• Ensure material availability for production lines according to the manufacturing schedule.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• Support prioritization decisions during supply constraints.
• Manage exceptions and implement mitigation actions to avoid production interruptions.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock according to business targets.
• Support reduction of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Balance availability needs with working capital objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze material flow performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to process optimization projects related to planning, supplier collaboration, and supply chain performance.
• Promote standardization and best practices within the Materials organization.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material availability/shortage performance
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Production schedule adherence
• Inventory level and inventory days
• Expedite activities and recovery effectiveness
• Supplier capacity and delivery risk management

What will make you successful?

• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or production planning roles.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Background

• Experience in manufacturing environments (ideally engineer-to-order / configure-to-order).
• Knowledge of BOM management, production flows, and supplier capacity management.
• English language proficiency.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy locality is between 38.000€ to 47.000€ gross per year (based on a 40‑hour work week) — salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Compensation ranges are determined based on objective, gender‑neutral criteria including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.