Materials Planning Specialist
About the job
- 3-5 years of materials planning or supply chain experience.
- Strong proficiency with enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of APICS certification programs such as CPIM or CSCP is preferred.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Develop and maintain material requirements planning for production schedules.
- Analyze demand forecasts and production plans to determine material needs.
- Generate and release purchase requisitions and work orders for materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and establish reorder points and safety stock levels.
- Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing to ensure timely material delivery.
- Resolve material shortage issues and expedite critical items.
- Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams on material specifications.
- Conduct analysis to optimize inventory investment and turnover.
- Maintain accurate bills of materials and routing information.
- Track supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery and quality.
- Participate in new product introduction and material qualification processes.
- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- APICS certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
About the company
I.E.M. helps Italian wine producers reach buyers and media worldwide by organizing promotional events. It designs and runs end-to-end programs—walk-around tastings, B2B meetings, study trips to Italy, and educational seminars—using its network of professionals and international press. Its advantage comes from over 20 years focused on Italian wine and a turnkey service that handles concept through final event, supported by a broad global network. The goal is to boost visibility and international distribution of Italian wines by connecting producers with global buyers, media, and wine professionals.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$360K
Headquarters
Verona, Italy
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IEM ran 2026 tours in Raleigh, Miami, Houston, Stoccolma, Belgrado, and London.
- The American branch in Miami broadens access to U.S. buyers and media.
- Confagricoltura and major consortia amplify distribution reach and validate IEM's event platform.
What critics are saying
- Revenue depends on winery marketing budgets and consortia sponsorships, not recurring software.
- If major Italian producers build in-house export teams, IEM becomes replaceable by 2027.
- Trade-show attendance shocks in London, Hong Kong, or U.S. cities crush conversion rates.
What makes IEM unique
- IEM owns Simply Italian Great Wines, a repeatable global wine-promotion tour in 2026.
- Marina Nedic and Giancarlo Voglino bring 25 years and 500+ events.
- IEM combines walkaround tastings, B2B meetings, seminars, and press access.
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