Material Planner Trainee

Faurecia; Santa Maria da Feira; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia Interiors is seeking a Material Planner Trainee based in Portugal, Santa Maria da Feira. The role focuses on supporting the Procurement Program, tracking component deliveries, and improving supplier performance within a dynamic automotive environment.

The position offers an opportunity to develop in a global mobility technology group, with exposure to cross-functional teams and continuous learning through internal programs and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum bi-lingual (English required).
• Office Tools (Preference Excel).
• Team spirit / Autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Support to build up the Procurement Program and leveling piece procurements.
• Support the follow up of the Procurement Program realization – support on the alert systems and follow the unloading, receipt and transportation of components.
• Support the improvement of supplier delivery performance
• Support tracking other plant activities (example: packaging)
• Suggesting improvement ideas

Skills

English

Team spirit

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Office Tools

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

Forvia Interiors is looking for a Material Planner Trainee to be based in Portugal, Santa Maria da Feira.

The Main Missions Of The Role Are To

• Support to build up the Procurement Program and leveling piece procurements.
• Support the follow up of the Procurement Program realization – support on the alert systems and follow the unloading, receipt and transportation of components.
• Support the improvement of supplier delivery performance
• Support tracking other plant activities (example: packaging)
• Suggesting improvement ideas

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
• Office Tools (Preference Excel)
• Team spirit / Autonomy

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 ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse 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 provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

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