Senior Consultant @ Ali Professional - Search & Selection
Ali Professional, on behalf of a long‑established client in the bicycle industry (a manufacturer of bicycles and technical components) is searching a candidate for the position of Supply Chain & Buyer.
Key Responsibilities
- Forecast demand and plan inventory levels using MRP to balance cost and service objectives.
- Oversee procurement and sourcing activities, ensuring timely and cost‑effective acquisition of materials and services.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance.
- Manage product data in SAP.
- Implement and maintain ERP or supply chain management systems.
- Collaborate with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain plans with business goals.
- Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, lead time, inventory turnover, and production output.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2‑3+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or planning.
- Industry experience in cycling, automotive or other industrial buying/planning is a plus.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); SAP B1 experience is a plus.
- Ability to implement and apply MRP parameters, safety stocks and supply chain methodologies.
- Use and manage of SQL query and strong Excel skills required.
- Ability to forecast and statistically process historical data.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
- Experience in import procedures is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills. Able to work cross‑functionally, manage teams.
- In‑depth understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, and cost optimization.
- Certification such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM is a plus.
- Strategic and operational planning.
- Cross‑functional collaboration.
- Vendor management and contract negotiation.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to deal with complexity with excellent time management.
- Results oriented.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Supply Chain and Purchasing
Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Location: Paullo, Lombardy, Italy.