Material Planning & Logistics Manager

For our client, a leading company producing components for hydraulic solutions, we are looking for Material Planning & Logistics Manager.The candidate, placed in the Off Highway Division and reporting to the Plant Manager, will be responsible of all internal logistics processes: customer order confirmation to material planning, production planning scheduling (assembly lines and machining), inbound materials process, materials storage, shipments.The resource will be inserted in a dynamic contest in which there is a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation.MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:Planning and management of inbound and outbound flows throughout the production cycle;Overseeing and optimization of production planning process (from demand planning to the shipping);Definition of best procurement policy (consignment stock, Kanban, call off) finding right trade off between value of stock (DOH) and customer KPI (OTD and Short Lead time to market);Definition of stock reduction policies in order to improve rotation index;Lead and monitoring KPI of all logistics processes, in order to reduce costs, increase efficiency according management goals and target;Lead and coordination of logistics processes continuous improvement;Management of yearly inventory count;Responsibility of stock accuracy;Coordination of 45 resources;Use reports and metrics which analyze opportunities for savings and improvements, shipment frequencies & issues, claims issues and customer/supplier routing efficiencies;Resolve any arising problems or customer complaints reated to logist activities.REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:Engineering Bachelor Degree, preferably in Management Engineering;At least 5/6 years of experience in the role within manufacturing companies;Excellent knowledge of SAP Management Software and Office Application;English Fluent, Level B2;Good knowledge Lean manufacturing application to logistics process.Strong problem solving and team building skills;Proactivity, good interpersonal and excellent negotiation skills;Ability to handle high stress situations and strict deadlines while maintaining professionalism and high quality of work at all times;Self-motivated and able to assume responsibility and work autonomously.Considered as a plus: WCM system knowledge, Logistics Cost Deployment.Location: Reggio Emilia#LI-ICWyser (Aut.Min.del 15/04/2014 Prot.N: 39/4903)