Production Planner

We are looking for a **Planning and Procurement Specialist **to join our Global Operations function in **Mirandola (MO) **plant.

In this role you will guarantee the purchasing of finished goods in order to maintain stock and production continuity respecting service level agreement and contracts.

You will be part of a global medical technology company, worldwide leader in cardiovascular and neuromodulation solutions. With almost 3,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries we are facing a steady commercial growth to help creating products and therapies that transform people lives.

**JOB FUNCTIONS**:

- Release purchase orders to the specific supplier and update the Procurement system ensuring timely placement and delivery of components in line with production planning requirements
- Reschedule open purchase orders and verify with the specific supplier the feasibility in order to suit production planning requirements
- Inform Purchasing Department for changes related to the prices or specific requests coming from suppliers
- Check regularly the level of products stocked
- Give suggestions for new planning/delivery system in order to guarantee the process improvement in terms of service level and economic aspect validate from Purchasing Department
- Guarantee the program release for department involved and check the status of the activities
- Update constantly the Customer Service and Marketing departments for product availabilities or issues
- Manage the requests coming from external suppliers in collaboration with Logistics Warehouse
- Manage purchase order of indirect materials through SAP system, prepare and release components orders (CSR/MTR) for suppliers/customers
- Manage purchase orders for other warehouses
- Ensure the supply and be the key contact for the external suppliers
- Manage in collaboration with Team Leaders the emergency and execute written and oral reminder to the suppliers (e.g. shortages)
- Manage the extra-demand in collaboration with Manager and Demand Planner
- Track supplier (internal departments and external suppliers) performances and share them during VMS meeting with all other functions
- Participate to crossfunctional projects to show and share planning & logistics requirements, follow the developments until the end of them

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- A degree in Management Engineering or Economics is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Proficiency in Italian and English is mandatory.
- Previous experience in roles related to Procurement, Supply Chain or Production Planning.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with a focus on Excel and Access.
- Good knowledge of SAP ERP would be an advantage.
- Green Belt Certification will be a plus.

Work Location: In person