Material Planning Manager

Salary: Competitive

Company Summary:

An exciting international FMCG company are looking for someone to join as the Materials Planning Manager. In this role, you'll play an integral role in the transformation happening within the company. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in material planning across the regional operations. This role requires strong collaboration with regional planning teams to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with the company's strategic goals.

The Material Planning Manager will be responsible for:

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance material planning processes, tools, and methodologies. Implement best practices to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance.
• Regional Collaboration: Work closely with regional planning teams to understand their needs, provide guidance, and ensure consistent application of material planning processes. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Forecasting and Demand Planning: Oversee the development and accuracy of demand forecasts. Ensure alignment with sales and production plans to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels. Implement strategies to minimize excess inventory and reduce stockouts.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations. Address any issues that arise promptly and effectively.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of material planning processes. Report on performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts related to material planning initiatives. Ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and tools within regional teams.
• Training and Development: Provide training and support to regional planning teams. Build capabilities and promote continuous learning to enhance overall planning proficiency.

The Material Planning Manager should have the following qualifications and skills:

• Planning Experience, ideally in Material Planning
• Experience within a multinational environment
• Proficient in Planning tools

If you are interested in theMaterial Planning Manager and Corporate Finance role based in Milan, then please don't wait to apply