Planning Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK 1

Pirelli & C. SPA; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer is looking for a Planning Assistant for a 12-month undergraduate placement in Carlisle. The role involves managing materials and coordinating with different departments and factories. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Excel, and adaptability. 33 days of holiday per year and additional employee benefits are offered. Applications close on 31.12.2025.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with life insurance

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted tyre vouchers

Qualifications

• Must have a valid work permit/visa for the UK.
• A background in business is preferred.
• Training provided for MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stocks and calculate requirements/usage of materials.
• Liaise with Pirelli factories for coordination.
• Order materials and transport as required.
• Create purchase orders as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability/Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Good time keeping

Team Player

Proficiency with MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

High level of general education in business

Tools

Excel

SAP

SQL databases

Job description

Overview

Planning Assistant (undergraduate placement) – Carlisle, UK. A 12 month placement is available within the Planning Department. This role involves supporting the Department and coordinating activity on intercompany materials management and ingredient preparation and planning. This role will be predominantly office based, with some time spent in the factory. A project will be identified during the placement and a mentor will provide support in learning and development. Assistance with finding appropriate accommodation can be provided, but financial assistance for accommodation will not be given. Student must have a valid work permit/visa for the UK.

Main duties include:

• Monitor stocks of supplied materials, calculating requirements/usage.
• Liaise with other Pirelli factories and head office to coordinate intercompany compound, components and empties.
• Order materials from external companies as required.
• Order transport as required.
• Creating purchase orders as required.
• Extensive use of Excel, SAP, etc.

Requirements

• High level of general education, within a business background
• Good interpersonal skills
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Manual dexterity
• Good time keeping
• Team Player
• Proficiency with MS Excel (training opportunity provided accordingly)
• SQL databases, programming (not essential but desirable)
• Good communication skills, and able to work effectively as part of a team

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Applications close 31.12.2025.