Purchasing Specialist Leather & Fabrics

For an important multinational company, one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies, we are looking for a: SALES ENGINEER BU AUTOMATION & ELECTRIFICATION   Main activities and responsibilities: Be responsible for sales development of Automation & Electrification solutions. Work very closely with the manufacturing plants and corporate/engineering offices and is expected to build strong relationships with key management personnel. Interface and coordinate activities with Distributors.  Track and drive new sales opportunities and progress at assigned accounts/markets. Provide excellent customer service and timely responses while interfacing with internal and external customers and distributor(s). Provide necessary support to assigned customers in order to achieve sales goals. Perform product launches, presentations and product demonstrations with support from others in the organization. Identify and pursue new opportunities and applications for company’s products. Ability to work in a team environment with shared goals to aid in the execution of overall business strategy.   Technical and personal skills: Bachelors of Science Degree in Technology or Engineering (EE, Software, ME Systems etc.) field 5 plus years of experience selling industrial controls including cold calling. 5 plus years of experience establishing and managing relationships with customers. Existing relationships expected. Knowledge of factory automation used in Stamping, Powertrain/Propulsion, and Final Assembly (preferred). Experience in programming PLCs, CNCs, motion controls, and/or servo drives a plus (preferred). A basic understanding of the growing trends such as Industry 4.0, flexible manufacturing, and Electrification. Experience and ability in solving problems at technical, commercial, and operational level. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Self-starter, goal oriented. Availability to travel.   Place of work: North West Area

For a prestigious multiational group leader in its sector, we are looking for a/an:   German Key Account Manager   Reporting to the Sales Executive Director, the German key account manager has the primary function to guarantee, maintain the growth of sales on German customers.   Main duties  Collaborate with senior team to set revenue goals and company strategy and implementing a sales plan to drive revenue growth and attending key events to generate leads; Define and execute appropriate sales strategies; business development, marketing, technical, ad operations and sales support programs to maximize sales and profitability with the following customers; Determine annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results; Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; Find solutions and deliver results within a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture; Work with the Sales, Account Management and Operations, teams to implement targeted sales strategy; Work with internal teams on behalf of clients to ensure the highest level of customer service; Interface with technical support internally to resolve issues that directly impact partners; Report on key KPIs related to the lead and the opportunity waterfall in order to implement a consistent closed-loop between marketing and sales; Monitor the quality of marketing and sales information and define data improvement programs; Understand the impact of operational initiatives from a sales or marketing perspective.   Main requirements German mother tongue or very fluent in Germany– Fluent in English; 10/15 years of experience in managing OEM and Tier 1 customers in the automotive industry (expertise with German customers is a plus) Able to work under stress; Flexible, agile, teamwork oriented; Will to travel internationally on a regular basis (30% of the time); Curious and proactive; Able to talk with upper stream management and downstream management; Oriented to customer intimacy and familiar with change management issues; Problem solving capabilities. Workplace: Near Turin

On behalf of our client, a North American company producing and selling pressure equipment, we are currently recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer Reporting Line: China General ManagerLocation: Pinghu (Jiaxing), China We are seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves close collaboration with the engineering team at headquarters in NA, focusing on innovative project development, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement.Responsibilities Design and Development: Develop and refine manufacturing processes for power equipment. Collaborate with the engineering team in HQ to ensure design compatibility and projec alignment. Hands-on Product Development: Engage in the hands-on development and testing of new products. Work directly with the fabrication and CNC departments to bring designs to life. Quality and Efficiency Improvements: Identify areas for potential quality and efficiency improvements within the manufacturing process. Implement changes and monitor their impact on production quality and output. Help push the organization to a quality first mindset Collaboration with Departments: Work closely with the fabrication, CNC, production, and manufacturing departments to ensure seamless operations. Facilitate communication and collaboration between departments to meet project goals. Training and Mentorship:Develop training programs and materials for the quality control department. Mentor and train quality control staff to enhance their skills and understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards. Documentation and Reporting:  Prepare detailed technical documentation, including process designs, improvement plans, and quality reports.  Provide regular updates and reports to management and the HQ engineering team. Requirements and Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.  5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the power equipment manufacturing industry. Proven experience in designing and developing manufacturing processes and systems. Hands-on experience with fabrication and CNC processes. Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles and practices. Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing process simulation tools. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Ability to train and mentor team members. Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin is a significant advantage. If you are interested to know more about the opportunity, please send your CV to Mr Massimo Boero at: m.boero@conseachina.com

On behalf of an international luxury Company, we are now looking for a Senior Production Planner that should manage the industrial production plan and guarantee the production timing The candidate, reporting to the Production Manager, will be responsible for: Monitoring the advancement of production among suppliers (LG, SLG, Bijoux, Kids, Licence, Acc, Gift, Uniform) Planning and advancement of intermediate manufactures Interface with Distribution, Customer Service, Merchandising (meeting, weekly call) Planning and validation of new season and Retroplanning Monitoring cancellations end season Planning with production capacity each suppliers Advancement of Master and TDS suppliers Management SAP, Portal, PLM Requirements: University Degree or above, preferably in Engineering Analytical capabilities and numeric aptitude Almost 5/6 years of experience in a similar role in Luxury Goods or leather goods company Good knowledge of SAP and/or Portal, PLM Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Team oriented Fluent in English Strong flexibility Availability to travel Workplace: Province of Firenze        

Per un nostro cliente, azienda leader nella produzione di gelatina e di collagene idrolizzato per il settore Food, Pharma e Cosmetico, ricerchiamo un/una Responsabile Amministrativo Riportando direttamente al CFO e gestendo un team di 5 risorse,  sarà responsabile per le seguenti aree di attività: Fatturazione attiva/passiva Gestione degli adempimenti IVA / fiscali Esterometro Intrastat Contabilità in partita doppia, fino al bilancio (no deposito bilancio) Quadratura dei conti DA/AV Cespiti Controlli di magazzino Interfaccia con il commercialista Il/La candidato/a ideale dovrà possedere i seguenti requisiti: Diploma o Laurea universitaria in Economia o Finanza; Esperienza almeno di 3 anni in primaria società di revisione e successiva esperienza di almeno 5 anni nel ruolo di responsabile dell’amministrazione di azienda strutturata produttiva, con gestione di un team di almeno 4/5 HC; Conoscenza adempimenti fiscali (non importante il calcolo delle imposte che invece sarà demandato al consulente esterno); Capacità di sviluppare ed affinare le procedure di chiusura del bilancio (tesoreria, vendite incassi, acquisti pagamenti, valorizzazioni del magazzino e calcolo dei costi medi); Conoscenza di adeguati pacchetti software di contabilità (AS400 sw attualmente in uso); Conoscenza dei principi contabili IAS/IFRS; Conoscenza lingua inglese; Buone capacità interpersonali e di comunicazione a tutti i livelli aziendali. Team Management. SEDE DI LAVORO: Provincia di Cuneo (Zona Alba)

Per Retailer americano leader del settore abbigliamento e articoli per la casa, Consea sta ricercando un:   BUYER   La figura sarà responsabile della selezione dei capi relativi alla categoria di appartenenza e dell’acquisto del quantitativo della merce in linea con gli stores e i mercati di riferimento. Si coordinerà con il team interno e con i merchandiser presenti in HQ per la definizione di un business plan. Nello specifico la persona si occuperà di:   Analizzare e presentare l’andamento delle vendite e del profitto; Revisionare i report settimanali e identificare trend di vendita, best sellers e potenziali strategie di pricing; Determinare le quantità di merce da acquistare in accordo con le linee guida dettate da HQ e dalle necessità specifiche degli stores; Seguire il mercato e i trends per essere continuamente aggiornati sull’andamento dei brands e le varie tendenze; Partecipare a fiere di settore e fare frequenti viaggi sul territorio nazionale e internazionale così da costruire network e stabilire connessioni con possibili fornitori;   Caratteristiche personali e professionali Siamo alla ricerca di persone dinamiche, carismatiche e caratterizzate da un forte spirito imprenditoriale. La passione per il ruolo e per il fashion in generale rappresenta un must. Il/la candidato/a ideale deve possedere doti di flessibilità a trasferte e a costanti spostamenti sia in Italia sia all’estero. Completano il profilo: ottime doti negoziali, relazionali e di problem solving. È richiesta una comprovata esperienza in realtà retail fast moving.   È essenziale un’ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese.     Sede di lavoro: Milano / Firenze

Per un’importante realtà multinazionale nostra cliente, leader nel settore automotive, ricerchiamo un/a: PURCHASING PROCESS & SYSTEMS MANAGER All’interno della Global Central Function Acquisti e riportando direttamente al Chief Purchasing Officer, garantisce il coordinamento e l’implementazione di attività trasversali relativamente a processi, procedure e sistemi informativi della Funzione Acquisti, in particolare in ottica di Digital Transformation. Assicura inoltre l’implementazione e la diffusione di processi e procedure Acquisti a livello WW e indirizza tematiche riguardanti la funzione Acquisti negli ambiti di Compliance, CSR e Auditing. Principali aree di responsabilità: CSR: Riunioni allineamento mensili Acquisti/CSR Team, organizzare e seguire risultati audit fornitori on site, revisione Policy di sostenibilità e sottomissione ai fornitori per sottoscrizione; Risk Management: Mappatura Rischi Acquisti ERM; Processi/procedure e sistemi: POA-DOA Acquisti - Definizione/revisione, verifica revisione procedure con coinvolgimento Acquisti, Digital Transformation, anagrafica Fornitori Centralizzata; Compliance & analitics: Gestione pool acquisti - statistiche di processo, PVR in ritardo, tempi attraversamento RDA, firma delle General Term and Condition, POA-DOA Acquisti, procure, mandati, manutenzione flussi a sistema Integrazione nuove acquisizioni gap analisys e modifiche da introdurre su SBS/JJ; Sistemi-gestione: key user per implementazione ERP ambito acquisti. Principali prerequisiti: Laurea in Ingegneria o Economia; Anzianità aziendale di almeno 8 anni ruoli analoghi che prevedano la gestione e implementazione di procedure/processi in contesti multinazionali strutturati, preferibilmente del settore Automotive o esperienza presso società di consulenza; Ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese; Spiccate doti relazionali e organizzative, leadership, ottime capacità analitiche e attitudine al problem solving; La conoscenza di SAP è un plus; Disponibilità a trasferte in Italia e all’estero. Inquadramento: Quadro Sede di lavoro: Lombardia    

On behalf of our client, a global leader in the hearing care retail industry, we are currently looking for a : REGIONAL INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER Reporting to Chief Internal Audit &amp and Risk Management Officer (based in Italy), the person will be responsible for the execution and the supervision of the activities related to the annual Internal Audit Plan of the Region. Main responsibilities: Within the Internal Audit & Risk Management department, the candidate will be performing the support in the definition of the risk-based Audit Plan for the region; Plan, coordinate and supervise the execution of audits and assessments, leading teams composed by both internal resources and/or external consultants, to be carried out within the Region as well as in other Regions/Countries where the Group operates; Plan, coordinate and supervise the execution of follow-up audits, assessing the implementation of the corrective measures set in the audit reports and agreed upon with the owners of the audited processes; Coordinate the continuous monitoring process in order to ensure that the implementation of the action plans included in the audit reports meets the deadlines; Provide value-adding advice and expertise on various aspects of the audit processes and internal controls, not only in favor of the Internal Audit & Risk Management Department but also, when requested, to all Group Departments, especially at regional level; Analyze in detail business areas and processes in order to support the management in the identification and evaluation of the main risks and internal controls; Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, by adopting appropriate communication styles with all levels of the organization and remaining open to other opinions or new ideas; Write meaningful reports and presentations; Be always updated on the latest professional evolution and share best practices, tools and testing methodologies, contributing to the projects and evolution of the Internal Audit & Risk Management Department. Main requirements: MsC in Economics/Business Management; Proven professional experience in enterprise risk management; At least 5 years of professional experience with a primary accounting/consulting firm and/or a risk management function in a multinational Company; Knowledge of risk and control frameworks; Analytical and technical skills; Willingness to travel (up to 40%); Experience in working in a diverse multi-cultural environment; Fluent in Chinese and English (both written and spoken). Workplace: Singapore (preferably) or China (Shanghai).

For a multinational company operating in packaging sector, we are looking for a PRODUCTION MANAGER (with a professional path to the role of OPERATIONS MANAGER) Identify and implement productivity improvement projects to improve the profitability of the operation. Participate in the development of new projects to be launched in the plant, and lead project implementation, as requested. Be a change agent leader; drive the cultural transformation necessary to achieve world class performance by the organization. Main activities and responsibilities: Ensure all quality SOPs are followed and maintained. Schedule production for molding and assembly based on customer expected ship dates achieving perfect quality and ensure Hourly/Daily/Weekly/Monthly production reporting is accurate,. Immediately resolve off-schedule situations, variances to performance, lost time and production costs that are off-standard. Ensure process bottlenecks are known, perform gap analysis and drive continuous improvement plans to eliminate/reduce bottlenecks. Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement to KPIs – labor, machine rates versus target, scrap, etc. Work with maintenance to ensure machine uptime, including coordination of PM schedules with production schedules. Establish 5S / 6S program and ensure housekeeping procedures are followed. Implement waste elimination practices. Active participation with Engineering Dept. in system for mold repair - what is required to be done by when and when is the tool required back in production. With material handling team, develop and implement production planning & control techniques to improve responsiveness and flexibility. Conduct layered audits on a regular basis to confirm operator conformance to work/operator instructions coordinated with the quality team. Ensure adherence to a formal, structured and controlled process for process changes and engineering changes. Ensure bar coding of material and components is used throughout the manufacturing process to eliminate non value added effort and speed delivery of material/information – proper training, ensure accuracy and timely data entry. Manage the leads and operators. Reporting on the performance of the quality management system and on opportunities for improvement to management. Ensuring the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization and in particular, your area of responsibility. Ensuring that the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented. Ensuring that the processes are delivering their intended outputs. Support all EHS activities and strictly adhere to all work instructions and safety procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or business. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing leadership positions. Technical background in injection molding and/or high speed assembly. ISO 9001. Quality Audits. Experience with developing and implementing successful solutions for complex manufacturing and supply chain problems. Project management. Proven people management skills and ability to develop a team. Good English verbal and written communication skills. Lean or Six Sigma qualification preferred. Location: near Vicenza.

Descrizione del ruolo La figura ricercata avrà l’obiettivo di garantire la stabilità finanziaria dell’azienda attraverso un’efficace gestione del ciclo attivo, una strategia di credito solida e il controllo del rischio di insolvenza, contribuendo attivamente all’ottimizzazione del cash flow. Risponderà gerarchicamente al Direttore Finanziario e collaborerà trasversalmente con i team AFC, Sales e le controparti esterne. Responsabilità principali Gestione del ciclo attivo e fatturazione: Assicurare la corretta emissione e registrazione delle fatture attive; Supervisionare il processo di riconciliazione contabile e gestire eventuali contestazioni clienti; Collaborare con le funzioni aziendali per il miglioramento continuo del processo. Strategia e gestione del credito: Definire e aggiornare le politiche di credito aziendali; Monitorare l’esposizione al rischio e proporre azioni correttive (riduzione DSO, prevenzione perdite); Supportare l’area commerciale nella gestione degli incassi e nell’individuazione di situazioni critiche; Redigere report periodici sull’andamento dei crediti e dei KPI di area. Controllo e analisi del rischio: Valutare la solvibilità dei clienti e approvare le richieste di fido; Gestire i piani di rientro, i contenziosi e le attività di recupero credito (interna o tramite fornitori esterni); Definire e implementare una politica di assicurazione del credito. Coordinamento team: Guidare e sviluppare il team dedicato a fatturazione, incassi, solleciti e recupero crediti; Supervisionare lo sblocco ordini critici e il rispetto delle procedure interne; Definire KPI e monitorare costantemente le performance del team. Innovazione e compliance: Partecipare a progetti di digitalizzazione e automazione dei processi finanziari; Monitorare l’evoluzione normativa in ambito fiscale, contabile e legale (nazionale e internazionale); Promuovere una cultura aziendale orientata alla qualità, sicurezza e sostenibilità, collaborando con i team dedicati. Profilo ricercato Laurea in discipline economiche o giuridiche; Esperienza consolidata in ruoli analoghi, preferibilmente in contesti strutturati e internazionali; Ottima padronanza di Excel e dei principali strumenti Office; Conoscenza di sistemi ERP (preferibile SAP); Buona conoscenza dei principi contabili e delle logiche di contabilità clienti; Inglese fluente (la conoscenza di una seconda lingua, tra francese e tedesco, sarà considerata un plus); Spiccate doti analitiche, attitudine alla leadership e approccio proattivo alla risoluzione dei problemi; Eccellenti capacità relazionali e negoziali, unite a senso di responsabilità e orientamento agli obiettivi. Offerta La proposta economica e l’inquadramento saranno commisurati all’esperienza del candidato/a. È prevista l’integrazione in un contesto professionale evoluto, con concrete possibilità di crescita e partecipazione attiva a progetti innovativi.