Material Planner Trainee

Forvia Faurecia; Bragança; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader, is seeking a Material Planner Trainee. You will verify that production line deliveries meet minimum stock targets and logistics costs, building the Procurement Program and coordinating unloading, receipt and transportation of pieces.

Qualified candidates hold a degree in Engineering/Management, speak English, and have experience with SAP and Excel. This trainee program offers exposure to global supply chains and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum education level: Degree in Engineering, Management (preferably) or similar.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel and English.
• Experience with supplier scheduling and inventory planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build the Procurement Program by splitting up and leveling procurements.
• Follow up procurement program realization by managing alerts and unloading, receipt and transport of pieces.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and logistics partner service; propose improvements.
• Check capacity defined by the PIC can be supported by suppliers and set corrective actions.
• Aim to complete the transportation program monthly and half-yearly transportation scheme.
• Direct packaging management.
• Ensure logistics conventions comply with purchasing objectives and supplier/partner terms.

Skills

English

SAP

Excel

Supplier Scheduling

Inventory segmentation

7 Inventory Basics

Education

Degree in Engineering, Management or similar

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The role of a Material Planner Trainee is to verify that production line delivery aligns with minimum stock targets and logistics costs.

The main missions of the role are:

• Build up the Procurement Program by splitting up and levelling pieces procurements
• Follow up the Procurement Program realisation by managing alert systems and follow the unloading, receipt and the transportation of pieces
• Follow up the delivery performance of suppliers (supplier Misdeliveries Per Million) and the service of logistics partners and propose improvement action plans
• Check if the capacity defined by the PIC (Sales and Production Plan) can be supported by suppliers and set up corrective actions when necessary
• Achieve the transportation program on a monthly basis, and the transportation scheme half-yearly
• Direct packaging management
• Ensure that logistics conventions compliance with purchasing objectives and support conditions set by supplier for procurement and packaging, and by logistics partners for transport and service

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Degree in Engineering, Management (preferably) or similar

Skills and competencies

• English
• SAP
• Excel
• Supplier Scheduling
• Inventory segmentation
• 7 Inventory Basics

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the advantage of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12 000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA in:

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

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