Job Description
Req ID:  51617
Job Location:  Reggio Emilia, IT
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site
Job Title:  Material Planner

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Material Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time to support production and meet customer demand.

You will manage material availability and inventory levels, proactively identify supply risks, and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain a reliable flow of components. Through effective planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, you will contribute to production continuity, inventory optimization, and overall supply chain performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Ensure material availability in line with production plans and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
  • Monitor supply and demand requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to shortages, excess inventory, and delivery delays.
  • Manage material planning activities, including supplier follow-up, delivery management, replenishment, and exception handling.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve material constraints and maintain production continuity.
  • Analyze supply, demand, inventory, and supplier performance data to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement in planning and supply chain performance.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in Material Planning, Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Inventory Management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, such as SAP, combined with good Microsoft Excel skills for planning, reporting, and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret supply, demand, and inventory data and translate insights into actions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external suppliers.
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, combined with a proactive and collaborative approach to working in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Get from Us

  • We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  • You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  • We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are. 

 

 Compensation & benefits

  • Permanent Contract
  • CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria a (cod. CNEL C001) 
  • Annual Gross Salary Range: €35.000 - €40.000 
  • Bonus system: variable component expressed as a percentage of annual gross salary, linked to company performance.
  • Salary review: conducted annually, based on individual merit and overall company performance.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 

Our Commitment to Transparency

 

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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