Inventory & Material Planner

Job Title 

Inventory & Material Planner

Location

Parma – Italia – Gardner Denver Srl

About Us

Robuschi, part of the Ingersoll Rand Group, designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of products sold worldwide, including blowers, compressors, and pumps for industrial applications.

The company operates according to high quality standards and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, providing reliable and customized solutions to customers across global markets. Within our PD Blowers Division, we develop advanced technologies for complex industrial applications, ensuring quality, innovation, and technical support for our customers.

We foster a culture built on collaboration, continuous innovation, and sustainable growth.

Job Summary

The Inventory & Material Planner is responsible for material planning and the procurement of resources required to support the production plan and achieve customer service objectives.

The role manages an assigned supplier portfolio, monitoring material requirements, purchase orders, order confirmations, and deliveries to ensure material availability while maintaining inventory levels aligned with operational needs and company targets.

The position requires close collaboration with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity and support production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements generated by MRP, ensuring alignment with production plans.
• Create and monitor purchase orders, ensuring timely execution and supplier follow-up.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers, ensuring effective communication and delivery performance.
• Monitor order confirmations and delivery schedules, proactively addressing shortages, delays, or supply issues.
• Ensure material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels and coverage.

Identify and mitigate risks related to stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolescence.

• Support the improvement of supplier service levels and logistics performance.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to ensure supply continuity.
• Participate in supplier and material review meetings, supporting issue resolution and performance monitoring.
• Prepare and analyze reports and KPIs related to procurement, inventory, and supplier performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Significant experience in similar roles, preferably within Supply Chain, Planning, or Procurement environments.
• Experience in the operational management of a supplier portfolio.
• Knowledge of MRP processes and material planning principles.
• Good understanding of Inventory Management principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Business Intelligence tools.
• Previous experience in metalworking or industrial manufacturing environments is considered a plus.
• Fluent in Italian.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

This is a site-based position located in Parma, with access to flexible working arrangements in accordance with company policies

Key Competencies

• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple activities in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Problem-solving attitude and ability to manage operational issues effectively.
• Proactive approach, strong sense of ownership, and results orientation.

Salary Range

• € 23.100- €40.940
• Collective Bargaining Agreement: Italian Metalworkers' National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico)

What we Offer

• An international, dynamic, and stimulating work environment
• Dedicated smart working policy
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Corporate welfare programs and employee benefits
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Company stock option plan
• Company canteen

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.