Material Planning Manager
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Trento Via Fersina, 4, Chemical Industry, Logistics / Warehousing
| Work location: | Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, TrentoVia Fersina, 4 |
|---|---|
| Sector: | Chemical Industry |
| Role: | Logistics / Warehousing |
| Date of last update: | 04/03/2026 2026-06-04 |
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MATERIAL PLANNING MANAGER
Supervise material planning and related procurement activities, to ensure customer satisfaction and achievement of company targets. The role ensures that Plant's Material Planning, Logistics and Custom Processes, both inbound and outbound flows, are handled efficiently, effectively, and in a long‑term sustainable manner within budget constraints.
Responsibilities:
- Regularly review long- and short-term planning strategies related to raw materials and semi-finished goods.
- Measure KPIs and analyze root causes of deviations.
- Develop RCCP (Rough-Cut Capacity Planning) by collecting data from Demand Planning and the ERP system.
- Revise inventory levels and its parameters to minimize any stock levels and maintain the level of service given
- Implement processes, procedures, and policies to ensure effective results in inbound/outbound transport and customs clearance
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team (Material Planning and Outbound Logistic offices)
- Manage relationships with customs agencies and external freight service providers
- Oversee personnel activities, schedules, shipment coordination, and routing
- Search for efficient and cost-effective shipping methods and negotiates related contracts
- Support the implementation of integrated management systems and certifications and contribute to improvement activities.
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| Will manage other people: | Yes |
| Type of contract: | Permanent job |
| Career level: | Management |
Skills required
Requirements:
- Fluency in English is a prerequisite
- University degree in Statistics, Economics, Management, or Business Administration
- 3+ years of experience in the Material Management department within FMCG companies or in global companies
- 3+ years of experience managing customs processes, import/export procedures and custom tariff combined nomenclature
- Lean production methodologies (Six Sigma)
- Analytical tools (Excel, Access)
- Planning techniques (MTS, ATO, MTO, Kanban, etc.)
- Subcontractor management
- Process analysis and mapping
- Quality standards (ISO 9000 family, GMP, IFS/BRC, etc.)
- IT tools (MS Office, SAP R/3 – QM module)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Team‑oriented attitude and leadership skills
- Problem‑solving mindset
Zobele by kdc/one is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and qualifications.
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