ABB

Material Planner

ABB

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full Time

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Experience
7–10 yrs
Salary
Openings
1
Posted
há 2 horas
Work mode
In office
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, or Logistics
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Job description

About the Role

Join ABB to help industries operate more efficiently and sustainably. As a Material Planner, you will directly influence inventory management from purchase requisitions to customer invoicing. Reporting to the Local Sales Operations Manager, you will take complete ownership of inventory planning and internal customer service support to ensure seamless replenishment and stock management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage inventory policies based on specific segmentation criteria.
  • Calculate and maintain inventory parameters such as safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, lead times, and replenishment methods within planning systems and ERP platforms.
  • Coordinate material planning and convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in partnership with operations buyers and service teams.
  • Collaborate with buyers to enhance supplier performance focusing on timely deliveries, minimum order quantities, quality standards, lead times, and flexibility.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Planning, or Logistics.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Process-driven mindset emphasizing standardization, streamlining, and best practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication coupled with interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong team player capable of working independently.
  • Sound understanding of supply chain fundamentals, including inventory management, demand planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
  • APICS certification is preferred.
  • Exceptional analytical and computational abilities.
  • Business awareness and acumen.
  • Experience with SAP APO is advantageous.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Proficient in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools like Power BI.

Benefits and Work Environment

ABB supports your professional growth with hands-on experience, mentoring, and learning tailored to your career goals. You will contribute to impactful projects that drive progress and innovation globally.

Benefits include a comprehensive package aimed at fostering your success and well-being at work and beyond.

Additional Information

This position operates onsite in Dubai and contributes within the Electrification sector in the UAE.

ABB values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from various backgrounds to help build a cleaner, smarter future.

Minimum education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools & software

SAP APO required

How they work

Communication Teamwork & Collaboration Problem Solving Attention to Detail Initiative Organisation

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