Materials Management Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Napoli; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Rail is seeking a motivated Materials Management Technician to thrive in a fast-paced environment in Milan, Italy. The role covers administration to strategy, focusing on planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination to support project execution.

The successful candidate will bring experience in supply chain, cost control, and logistics, with a degree in management engineering and English at least at B2 level.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Ensure the issuance of an estimate of total external costs for highly complex tenders.
• Plan and forecast external costs during project execution with cost control.
• Provide supply chain inputs to define the integrated project plan.
• Issue and distribute planning/logistics documents to project teams.
• Coordinate planning and logistics between entities to meet project material delivery.
• Manage production launch activities in line with project planning.
• Issue purchase requests to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure supplier logistics and planning documentation aligns with contracts.
• Monitor and report supplier performance (logistics, FAT, delivery).
• Identify mitigation actions for risks or misalignments with supplier performance.

Conoscenze

Supply chain

Project mgmt

Supplier mgmt

Purchasing & planning

Vendor rating

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Docs management

Cost control

Logistics & warehousing

Business processes

Formazione

Mgmt Eng degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Job ID: R0106329

Date Posted: 2025-10-22

Company Name: Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Profession (Job Category): Other

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

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. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

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 Milan, Italy.

Accountabilities

• 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 (optional)

• English language proficiency: minimum B2 level

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. 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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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