Material Planning & Procurement Associate Italian Speaker

HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store. For more information, please visit HAVI.com. 

Our Global Business Services (GBS) center was launched in 2019. We handle top-notch financial, planning, and supply chain services, actively supporting core business activities including master data management, end-to-end procurement, and supply chain business intelligence analysis for clients in over 30 countries across Europe and beyond. Our teams in Kraków and Katowice focus on efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation, always aiming to exceed our clients’ expectations.

Join us in our mission to promote sustainable development and reduce our environmental footprint. Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where every voice matters. Discover endless career opportunities with exciting projects, hands-on learning, and professional growth.

Come aboard and help us shape the future of supply chain management!

Material Planning & Procurement Associate Italian Speaker

The purpose of Material Planning & Procurement Associate is to ensure a smooth and cost-effective flow of goods between internal and external parties involved in the supply chain process.

Responsibilities

• Manages flow of goods at optimal efficiency for dedicated scope 

• Responsible for managing stock: BBD & inbound transportation, incl. load building, transport capacity and inbound balancing for dedicated scope

• Performs with supervision inventory management and ensures FIFO in terms of inventory controlling

• Steers transfers between Distribution Centers

• Acts as a contact person of HAVI Supply Chain to suppliers (e.g. exchanges planning figures/forecasts) 

• Manages purchase orders for dedicated scope

• Accountable for processing inbound claims with suppliers

• Ensures that the quality of services meets internal and external customer requirements

• Liaises with country Promotions team for supply of promotional articles (adjust load building according to promotions needs)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Min. 1 year of experience in the area and a University degree in Business/Supply Chain

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian (min. B2 level)

• Can-do attitude with ability to work as a team member, but also act independently

• Continues improvement mindset

• Strong analytical abilities

• High problem-solving skills

• Stress resistant

Benefits

• Possibility of turning your own ideas into success

• Diverse development opportunities

• Varied and interesting field of work

• Responsible task with plenty of leeway

• Collegial working atmosphere

• Open corporate culture

• Cooperation with a dynamic team

• Attractive remuneration models with performance-related pay

• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

• Successful and rapidly growing employer

• Comprehensive, individual familiarization with the work

• Offer for health promotion

• Modern work equipment

• Diverse development opportunities in an international environment

• Training according to training schedule and training regulations in the relevant specialist field

At HAVI GBS, we believe in an inclusive and sustainable workplace where our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to promoting diversity within the organization, as well as an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected, regardless of their background.