Materials Manager Faenza
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - CISA in Faenza
Safety is our priority. Established in 1926, CISA is the number one partner in the design and production of locking and access control systems for any kind of doors and entrances in any kind of environment (schools, homes, offices, hospitals, hotels...). CISA, a strategic brand of the Allegion group, leads the field in providing dedicated solutions to prevent unlawful access and ensure safe egress to everyone, even those with reduced mobility, in the event of danger or difficulty.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Plant Material Manager is responsible for translating sales orders and SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) forecasts into robust material and production plans to ensure on-time customer delivery, optimal inventory levels and smooth plant operations. This role manages procurement timing, inventory control, production scheduling input and supplier coordination while working closely with Production, Procurement, Sales and Quality teams.
Manage team of planning specialists.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Convert sales orders and SIOP forecast into short- and medium-term material requirements and production plans for the plant.
- Run and maintain MRP/ERP planning outputs; create planned orders, purchase requisitions and production schedules as required.
- Manage inventory levels to target service and cost objectives (safety stock, min/max, reorder points).
- Place and follow up purchase orders with suppliers, monitor lead times and expedite when needed.
- Collaborate with procurement to qualify alternate suppliers and support supplier performance improvements.
- Facilitate interaction with Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales and Customer Care, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Marketing and Quality in support of the business’s strategic goals.
- Communicate production and material constraints to Production, Sales and SIOP team and propose mitigation actions.
- Prepare and maintain demand and supply reconciliation, resolve shortages and ma