Materials Manager Faenza
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Allegion in Faenza
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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 go