Materials Management Technician

Hitachi Rail; Napoli; In loco; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology firm in Naples, Italy, is seeking a Materials Management Technician to manage supply chain activities, coordinate logistics for complex projects, and ensure timely delivery of materials. Candidates should have a degree in Management Engineering and experience in supply chain and project management. The role requires English proficiency at B2 level and offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Competenze

• Minimum experience in Supply Chain.
• Technical and technological knowledge.
• Continuous improvement skills.

Mansioni

• Ensure issuance of cost estimates for tenders.
• Plan and forecast external costs during project execution.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance.

Conoscenze

Supply Chain

Project management

Supplier management

Purchasing and planning methods

Vendor rating and supplier monitoring

Risk management

Logistics and warehouse management

Cost control and budgeting basics

Formazione

Degree in Management Engineering (or equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Materials Management Technician who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable performing a wide range of tasks, from administration to strategy. The position is based in Naples, Italy.

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into.

About the Role

With reference to activities on highly complex projects/tenders, or on medium/low complexity international projects/tenders:

• Ensure the issuance of an estimate of total external costs for highly complex tenders.
• Plan and forecast external costs (materials, services, packages, subcontractors) during the project execution phase in collaboration with the cost control office.
• Provide all supply chain inputs necessary to define and issue the integrated project plan.
• Issue and distribute planning and logistics documents (Logistics Plan, MPS, Inventory Report, etc.) to project teams.
• Coordinate all planning and logistics activities between legal entities involved in the project to ensure delivery of project materials (including spare parts and repair of failed materials) in line with project requirements.
• Manage production launch activities (transfer orders, purchase orders, advance demand, etc.) in line with project planning.
• Issue purchase requests for all materials, external services, packages, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure issuance of supplier logistics and supply planning documentation in line with contractual requirements (Performance Guarantee, Transport Plan, Procurement Plan, Manufacturing Plan, etc.).
• Monitor and report supplier performance (including logistics suppliers) in terms of production, FAT, delivery times, shipping, warehouse management, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify and implement mitigation actions in case of risks or misalignments with supplier performance (e.g. delays in FAT or deliveries).

Desired Skills / Knowledge

• Minimum experience in Supply Chain
• Project management
• Supplier management
• Purchasing and planning methods
• Vendor rating and supplier monitoring
• Technical and technological knowledge
• Risk management
• Continuous improvement
• Documentation management, MPS-MRP techniques
• Cost control and budgeting basics
• Logistics and warehouse management
• Knowledge of organisation and business processes

Education / Qualifications

• Degree in Management Engineering (or equivalent)

Languages

• English language proficiency: minimum B2 level

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.