MATERIAL PLANNING MANAGEMENT

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
 

As part of the Production team, the Material and Logistics Manager is responsible for the effective implementation and driving of the inventory management best practices. This includes managing inventory control, warehouse, distribution, replenishment plans and ongoing supplier relationships.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Manage all inbound materials to avoid production interruptions, stock-outs, and schedule changes. 
•    Work closely with hourly production employees to make sure materials are where they should be and move as required. 
•    Implement rigorous cycle counting and enforce accurate bin locations to eliminate year-end counts with systematic and accurate inventory counts. 
•    Work with in-house and corporate purchasing and place purchase orders and order parts when necessary. 
•    Utilize the full supply chain to reduce raw material overall, while decreasing stockouts 
•    Develop, implement, and monitor performance metrics for transportation, shipping, and receiving. 
•    Work within our ERP to see problems before they arise and act accordingly. 
•    Manage suppliers to reduce late shipments, missing components, pricing errors, etc. 
•    Schedule usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels while coordinating production workflow for three production lines.
•    Planning and prioritizing operations, determining manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
•    Produce reports based on findings and performance of production.
•    Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory and material supply flow. 
•    Using market forecasts, customer orders, and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes.
•    Coordinating with other departments to ensure the timely receipt, delivery, and transaction of goods.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

•    Post-secondary education within Engineering, Accounting, or Supply Chain 
•    Previous experience using SAP is considered an asset. 
•    Previous knowledge and experience in manufacturing, logistics, and/or supply chain management 
•    Knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and inventory control 
•    Solid project management and decision-making skills 
•    Analysis and data management skills 
•    Good organizational, time management and attention to details
•    Six Sigma Training and workplace exposure are assets. 

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