For a Multinational Company we are looking for a:  GROUP INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLER Mission: Standardization, development and management of the industrial accounting processes, cost controlling methodologies, industrial Report and KPIs. Lead the Operating Cost analysis and the industrial controlling activities of the divisional industrial controllers (hoses & fitting) and of the local plant controllers. Manage the monthly closing and the Bdgt and 3YP processes. Work in team with the MD (Manufacturing Division) Management in the development of the main manufacturing projects; preparation of the industrial & financial analysis related to these. Be proactive in defining efficiency plans with the aim to increase the profitability and the competitiveness of the MD. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the production teams to increase productivity and cost controlling within the manufacturing operations. Ensuring the implementation and standardization of the most modern industrial cost controlling methodologies and procedures; guarantee the highest possible quality of the industrial and KPIs reporting. Manage the Product Costing processes (STD cost; ACTUAL costs; variance analysis). Ensure the respect of due date for monthly closing. Capex analysis ensuring good control on cash out for tangible and intangible assets with strong control on appropriation request approval flow. Stock analysis and obsolescence risk control. Lead the Budgeting and Forecasting activities in full compliance with the instruction defined at Corporate level. Experiences: Industrial accounting background in multinational industrial organization. Deep knowledge of the production processes in complex industrial environments. Deep experience in product costing, stock evaluation, operating cost analysis, variance analysis, project management, etc. Good financial and economics skill. Leadership in the management of multi-cultural and multinational teams. Involvement in high-level strategic decision and capability to work with Executive Senior Managers. Key competences: Strong results oriented in day-to-day management skills and strong analytical and decision-making skills. Demonstrated operational leadership. Ability to motivate and build teams and to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels. Proven ability to build and execute business and operating plan. Capability to work with - and respecting - tight deadlines. Capability to work under stress and deal with several issues at the same time. Excellent in industrial accounting and financial matters. Experience in cost analysis, reporting & KPIs, Budgeting & Forecasting. Deep knowledge of the SAP ERP system, Reporting System and Business Intelligence tools. Deep competencies in product costing processes and methodology. Place of work: Milan

Our client is an Italian multinational company operating in the design and construction of innovative technologies and solutions for different sectors and applications. We are looking for the BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER.  Main responsibilities:   Managing all finance processes of the division in full alignment with group policies and supporting Business financial decisions by developing and monitoring policies and procedures.  Evaluating and enhancing financial controls on a number of processes, from transfer pricing application to cash flow optimization, etc. ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems  Acting as a business partner to Divisional BU Directors on financial and operating results, KPIs, budgets and strategic plans  Analyzing and interpreting balance sheets, income statements and cash flow.  Managing with BU Controllers the preparation of financial reporting on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis and related financial analysis and KPI’s needed to manage the business  Supporting the review and analysis of annual budgets and strategic plans as well as monthly forecasts in coordination with Financial Planning Manager  Maximizing returns on excess cash balances and improving closing and reporting cycles  Coordinating and recording investments.  Overseeing financial and accounting staff and analyzing profit center performance metrics.  Main requirements and qualifications:   Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.  A Master's degree with a focus on corporate financial management is preferred.  At least 10 years' experience as a BU / Corporate Controller or similar  Advanced competency in financial management and ERP / accounting software, such SAP and reporting tools such as Hyperion or BOPC   In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and industry regulations.  Extensive experience in Controlling (within a project accounting background), auditing, and performance management.  Superb organizational and time management abilities.  Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.  Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and teams.  A strong ability to manage and comply with strict deadlines.  Fluency in English.  Availability to travel to the US frequently.  Job location:  Milan, Italy   

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

Per azienda operante nel settore beverage siamo alla ricerca di un/una National Key Account Manager La figura, a riporto del Responsabile dell’Area Modern Trade, si occuperà delle seguenti attività: • ampliare il portafoglio clienti e le opportunità commerciali legate al mondo private label e ai brand al fine di garantire il raggiungimento degli obiettivi di business aziendali • negoziare i contratti e i piani promozionali con i clienti a livello nazionale e locale • analizzare i mercati di riferimento e i competitor per indentificare potenziali opportunità e minacce • forecasting e analisi dei dati di vendita • contribuire allo sviluppo, in collaborazione con le altre funzioni aziendali, di nuovi prodotti e altri progetti strategici per l’azienda • svolgere verifiche e sopralluoghi presso i punti vendita dei clienti Competenze ed esperienze richieste: • Esperienza di almeno tre/quattro anni nel ruolo • Preferibile provenienza da aziende del settore Food & Beverage, Pet Food o altri settori FMCG • Gradita laurea in materie economiche e/o tecniche e/o equipollenti • Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese • Ottima conoscenza del Pacchetto Office, in particolare Excel e PowerPoint Attitudini e skills attese: • Spirito imprenditoriale • Forte orientamento ai risultati • Curiosità, creatività, problem solving e agilità di pensiero • Capacità di lavorare in una organizzazione a matrice • Umiltà, ascolto proattivo e attenzione alle diversità  

Per azienda settore tessile in fase di riorganizzazione produttiva ricerchiamo Production Manager Principali responsabilità: Realizza i programmi di produzione secondo quanto concordato con AD / SVEI / SVEE, gestendo i problemi che possono impedire la loro realizzazione Gestisce la qualità della produzione secondo le modalità descritte nel Manuale di Qualità e Procedure dell’Azienda che applica un sistema di Qualità UNI EN ISO 9001 e UNI CEI EN 13485 E’ responsabile della stesura dei budget di produzione secondo le modalità indicate dall’Azienda Verifica i risultati ottenuti in termini di produttività, quantità e costi e discute con AD e i collaboratori proponendo e attuando gli opportuni interventi necessari Cura con il responsabile aziendale tutti gli interventi necessari per la sicurezza degli impianti e dei lavoratori Assume il ruolo di vice GSA del Gruppo di Lavoro nonché delegato del team leader, nell’ambito della gestione del Sistema per la Sicurezza Alimentare in riferimento al regolamento CE 852/2004, regolamento CE 2023/2006, standard BRC/IoP, nonché regolamento quadro 1935/2004 e Decreto ministeriale 21/03/73. Fornisce tutti gli elementi per definire i cicli di lavorazione e le distinte basi di nuovi prodotti Propone il piano di investimenti necessari per il mantenimento/miglioramento dello sviluppo tecnologico aziendale (per la fabbrica) Definisce il programma di produzione tenendo conto delle esigenze dei clienti, dei vincoli di fabbricazione e dei lead-time dei fornitori. Riportano direttamente al Direttore Produzione 2 capi reparto, 2 programmatori e manutenzione. Requisiti: Titolo di studio: Diploma di scuola media superiore ad indirizzo tecnico scientifico e/o laurea ad indirizzo tecnico scientifico (preferibilmente tessile) Esperienza e/o provenienza dal settore tessile (obbligatorio). Esperienza nel ruolo: Minimo 6 anni Conoscenze di linee di impacchettamento automatizzate Esperienza di ristrutturazioni produttive, riallocazione prodotti Gradita conoscenza MES e/o utilizzo di sistemi informativi avanzati di controllo produzione / costing. Sede di lavoro: Provincia di Asti

For a prestigious multinational group, leader in the industrial sector, we are looking for a/an brilliant:  GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (Italy and abroad) As Global Supply Chain Manager, you will report directly to the CEO and take on a corporate role that includes driving logistics strategy, optimizing processes, and integrating procurement activities to build a cohesive and efficient supply chain. Responsibilities: Enhance Communication and Synergy: Strengthen alignment between logistics and procurement by closely collaborating with both strategic and operational teams, ensuring streamlined and effective workflows. Optimize Supply Chain Practices: Review and update supply chain processes to align with company standards, industry regulations, and best practices. Drive Logistics Strategy: Implement and oversee logistics strategies to support smooth, efficient operations across the supply chain. Plan & Manage Procurement: Collaborate with the purchasing and PM teams to optimize procurement planning and maintain efficient resource allocation. Negotiate & Collaborate: Work closely with suppliers and freight companies to negotiate terms, set pricing, and ensure performance excellence.   Skills: Extensive Supply Chain Expertise: Solid background in supply chain management, including logistics. Leadership Skills: Proven expertise in leading and integrating diverse teams. Strategic Mindset: Skilled in planning, systems analysis, and evaluating complex workflows. Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, empathy, and leadership abilities. Fluency in Italian and English: Required for this international role.   Location: Province of Modena

Il Senior Buyer, a diretto riporto del Group Procurement Director, supporterà lo sviluppo della strategia di categoria attraverso una gestione ottimale dei Clienti interni e del portafoglio fornitori, assicurando il raggiungimento degli obiettivi di miglioramento qualità e riduzione dei costi della categoria supportata. Il candidato ideale avrà maturato una consolidata esperienza nel settore FMCG area procurement con focus sulla gestione delle seguenti categorie merceologiche: acquisto di materiale di packaging (food & beverage), acquisto di servizi relativi alle aree supply chain, HR, IT, Capex e marketing in aziende mediamente strutturate. Responsabilità: Monitorare e comprendere le indicazioni del mercato di riferimento al fine di garantire la competitività delle soluzioni proposte nel tempo. Definire le attività di acquisto in linea con le priorità strategiche delle funzioni e del Gruppo Gestire il processo di acquisto attraverso la definizione della strategia di categoria (scouting, gare, negoziazioni, benchmark, rinnovi) e la sua implementazione. Garantire la migliore formula contrattuale per l’azienda e curare la stesura dei contratti con i fornitori in collaborazione con l’Ufficio Legale. Gestire il processo di acquisti fino all’emissione dell’ordine interfacciandosi con le funzioni interne per le attività di pianificazione Intervenire nella risoluzione di criticità con i fornitori coinvolgendo gli interlocutori più adatti Assicurare una relazione commerciale efficace al fine di garantire la qualità dei servizi offerti e la riduzione dei costi tramite ottimizzazione. Assicurare il rispetto delle compliance aziendali Requisiti: Laurea Magistrale o Ciclo Unico in Materie Economiche e/o Tecniche (Ingegneria Gestionale, …) Buone capacità linguistiche in inglese, sia scritte che orali Esperienza di almeno 5/7 anni in ruoli analoghi di procurement Costituirà titolo preferenziale percorso professionale nel settore FMCG, food & beverage Eccellenti doti relazionali e negoziali Ottime capacità di comunicazione Forte orientamento al risultato Spiccate doti di lavoro in team, con attitudine alla condivisione ed allineamento day-by-day Attitudine ad elaborare e proporre scenari sulla base di analisi rischi e benefici Conoscenza dei processi di acquisto e contrattualistica Completano il profilo ottime capacità di analisi, pianificazione e programmazione, autonomia e assunzione di responsabilità per le attività affidate, spirito di iniziativa e problem-solving mindset Necessaria esperienza pacchetto Office a livello professionale per elaborazione report complessi (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Gradita conoscenza software di gestione “magazzino” SAP o similari Sede di lavoro Milano con disponibilità a trasferte su Trento

For our client, an international company that manufactures semi-finished plastic products for several industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, solar energy, and so on, we are looking for the OPERATIONS MANAGER to oversee 2 manufacturing plants based in North America. Mission: The candidate will coordinate Production, Quality and Logistics functions of each plant, reporting to the General Manager / Managing Director. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the manufacturing process in two plants. Coordinates the two manufacturing plants' short-term and long-term planning, KPIs, and operating procedures. Ensures proper inventory management and allocation of resources, as well as the continuous improvement of the production processes and the flow of incoming material to feed the production processes, together with the respective plant production managers. Manage production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of products by monitoring and evaluating operational effectiveness. Propose changes to the effects necessary to improve the viability and quality of the products. Promote and drive continuous improvement, ensuring leading indicators align with procedures and targets defined by local and global manufacturing practices. Ensures compliance with the required lead times, orders, and deliveries. Assess, manage, and monitor the correct training of the plant's personnel to assure compliance, quality, and safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills: BS Degree in Engineering (preferred) 10 years of experience processing plastics materials with at least five years experience in a supervising / managing role. Previous experience managing production / operations at a manufacturing / transforming company specializing in semi-finished plastics products, for the medical and electronics industries as preferred. Production management and knowledge of production processes, continuous improvement, quality controls and management, industrial logistics flows, machine installation, process engineering, and improvement. Fluent in English and in Italian (preferred) Excellent leadership and communication skills Strong teamwork and conflict management skills Problem-solving approach Flexibility and adaptability Ability to travel 50% of the time, domestically and internationally Job location: The candidate could live in either USA location.  

For an important company leader in Luxury Goods we are looking for a Chief Operating Officer based in Romania.  The company recently opened a factory near Sibiu.  In the role the candidate will manage the plant (500 employees), coordinate plant functions, lead the management team, through high knowledge of management, processes, continuous improvement and organizational best practices.  The role involves defining investments to improve company results, sharing budgets and achieved results with the corporate office; in addition defining strategies for the factory in Romania in order to optimize fixed costs and increase profitability. The ideal candidate is an italian willing to relocate to Romania or a local profile who speaks in italian. 

For our client in the luxury sector, we're looking for a: COLLECTION MERCHANDISING MANAGER / CONSULTANT COLLECTION MERCHANDISING Main activities and responsibilities: • Gather selling on different markets and channels (retail, franchising e wholesale) to structure the collection • Gather feedback on products from the market fostering initiatives and special project to meet needs of different markets • Monitoring both on a qualitative and on a quantitative levels competitors on pricing, products, materials, shapes • Elaborating and establishing the collection plan (functions, price ranges, number of lines, model types etc) • Managing the process of defining price objectives for the collections • To guarantee activities in order to support during editing of samples for finalizing final offers and display programs • Supporting in defining products purchasing packages adapted according to different features/dimensions of Boutiques and shops • To guarantee commercial forecast activities related to collections’ trends (sell out forecast to allow Production start over) • Training sessions organization in show room before buying office start to show to sales associates, Boutique managers and Retail employees the collection mood, the materials, the products and accordingly the different way to utilize them. • Managing of any unplanned Special project Requirements: • 7 - 10 years experience in Merchandising/Marketing • 7 – 10 years experience in Fashion/Luxury • Strong knowledge of RTW • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required • Analytical, organizational skills and strategy building skills • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, relational skills, flexibility, open minded approach • Judgment and mature business skills; flexibility, open minded approach • Goal oriented approach, multitasking • Fluent English, knowledge of French is a plus CTD or placement as temporary/consultant