Strategic Inventory & Materials Planner

Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services; Parma; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working policy

LinkedIn Learning access

Corporate welfare programs

Performance-based bonus scheme

Stock option plan

Company canteen

Job summary

Inventory & Material Planner at Parma site is responsible for material planning and procuring resources to support the production plan and meet customer service objectives. You will manage an assigned supplier portfolio, track material requirements, purchase orders, confirmations, and deliveries to ensure availability while keeping optimal inventory levels.

Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in similar roles, preferably within Supply Chain, Planning, or Procurement environments.
• Experience in the operational management of a supplier portfolio.
• Knowledge of MRP processes and material planning principles.
• Good understanding of Inventory Management principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Business Intelligence tools.
• Previous experience in metalworking or industrial manufacturing environments is considered a plus.
• Fluent in Italian.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements generated by MRP, ensuring alignment with production plans.
• Create and monitor purchase orders, ensuring timely execution and supplier follow-up.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers, ensuring effective communication and delivery performance.
• Monitor order confirmations and delivery schedules, proactively addressing shortages, delays, or supply issues.
• Ensure material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels and coverage.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Support the improvement of supplier service levels and logistics performance.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to ensure supply continuity.
• Participate in supplier and material review meetings, supporting issue resolution and performance monitoring.
• Prepare and analyze reports and KPIs related to procurement, inventory, and supplier performance.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement

MRP

Inventory management

Excel

ERP systems

English

Italian

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

Inventory & Material Planner at Parma site is responsible for material planning and procuring resources to support the production plan and meet customer service objectives. You will manage an assigned supplier portfolio, track material requirements, purchase orders, confirmations, and deliveries to ensure availability while keeping optimal inventory levels.

Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity and