Plant Operating Planning Specialist - Material Planner

Ferrero; Piemonte; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global confectionery company is seeking a Raw Material Planner based in Alba, Italy. You will be responsible for defining replenishment strategies, creating short and mid-term material plans, and ensuring material availability for production. The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in a relevant field and about 2 years of experience in material planning, alongside proficiency in Italian and English. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for the role.

Competenze

• About 2 years of experience in material planning or similar activities.
• Proficiency in both Italian and English languages.
• Attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Define the best replenishment strategy for Raw Materials and Semifinished goods.
• Create and maintain Short and Mid-Term material plans.
• Monitor material coverage to prevent shortages or overstocks.
• Ensure accuracy of master data and planning parameters.
• Monitor and analyze KPI for continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Material planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication in Italian

Communication in English

Excel proficiency

SAP experience

Formazione

Master's Degree in Management or Industrial Engineering and Economics

Strumenti

Excel

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a brilliant Raw Material Planner for our vacancy as Plant Operating Planning Specialist, who will be based in Alba (CN).
In this position, you will fulfill production requests from the markets and Category Planning. You will be responsible for delivering service level results for the products in your area of responsibility as well as cost results depending on the planning activities of third parties. You will be a reference point for the development activities, improvements area related to planning both from the production side as well as from the market side.

Main Responsibilities:

As Plant Operating Planning Specialist - Material Planner, your main responsibility will involve defining the best replenishment strategy for Raw Materials and Semifinished goods, ensuring continuous material availability to support the production plan.

You will be accountable for creating and maintaining Short and Mid-Term material plans in alignment with Production Requirements, Suppliers’ Capacities, and Logistics Constraints.

You will monitor material coverage and take proactive actions to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and consistency of master data and planning parameters, collaborating closely with Procurement, Production, Quality and Central Material Management to secure reliable supply performances.

You will also support the materials flows, minimizing obsolescence and ensuring proper alignment with production changes.

Finally, you will monitor and analyze KPI such as Supplier OTIF and Destructions (reduction and mitigation actions), with the goal of enhancing supply reliability and driving continuous improvement.

About You:

If you are a junior professional with about 2 years of experience in material planning or similar activities this might be the right opportunity for you!
From your side, you will bring your Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Management or Industrial Engineering and Economics and your proficiency in both Italian and English languages, that will enhance your communication and interpersonal skills.
Your organiational and strong analytical skills, combined with your ability to use Excel, SAP and other tools, will be a key asset to us, as will your attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.

Don’t miss this chance and apply!

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-pack əsas food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more ferrero.com.

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Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. Weemenangan all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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