Strategic Inventory & Materials Planner

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Parma; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Inventory & Material Planner for the Parma site. The role focuses on material planning and procuring resources to support production plans and meet service targets.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor POs, and ensure material availability while optimizing inventory levels. Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Service to maintain supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in similar roles in supply chain, planning, or procurement.
• Experience managing a supplier portfolio.
• Knowledge of MRP processes and material planning.
• Strong inventory management understanding.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and BI tools.
• Experience in metalworking or industrial manufacturing is a plus.
• Good written and spoken English.

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, addressing shortages or delays.
• Ensure material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to stock-outs and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams.
• Prepare and analyze procurement, inventory, and supplier KPI reports.

Skills

MRP experience

Inventory management

Supplier portfolio management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

English proficiency

Industrial manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Inventory & Material Planner for the Parma site. The role focuses on material planning and procuring resources to support production plans and meet service targets.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor POs, and ensure material availability while optimizing inventory levels. Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Customer Service to maintain supply continuity.