Full-Time
Materials Planning Specialist
Updated on 9/8/2026
IEM
1-10 employees
Promotes Italian wine through international events
Compensation Overview
CA$33 - CA$43/hr
Surrey, BC, Canada
In Person
Bachelor's
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- 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.
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
- 2026 tours include Hong Kong, Stockholm, Belgrade, Tokyo, Taipei, and US cities.
- Wine Meridian collaboration on 2025-2026 taps expands lead flow and market reach.
- Recent website updates show active operations and ongoing international client demand.
What critics are saying
- Dependence on Italian wineries and trade events exposes revenue to cancellation risk in 2026.
- Competing organizers and consortia can replicate tastings and workshops, compressing margins quickly.
- If producer budgets tighten, IEM loses its only niche and faces existential contraction.
What makes IEM unique
- Since 1999, IEM has focused exclusively on Italian wine internationalization.
- Its Simply Italian Great Wines platform runs multi-city tours across Asia, Europe, Americas.
- IEM combines seminars, walkaround tastings, B2B meetings, and inbound study trips.
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