Material Planner

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management

In short

ABB seeks a Material Planner in Dubai, UAE to manage end-to-end inventory planning, from purchase requisitions to customer invoices. Responsibilities include setting inventory parameters, ensuring replenishment, and collaborating with buyers to optimize supplier performance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end planning of inventory, including Sales in Excess of invoicing from purchase requisition to customer invoice.
Support internal customer service inquiries.
Set inventory parameters and targets.
Ensure adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.
Define inventory policies based on specified segmentation.
Calculate and maintain inventory parameters (safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time, replenishment strategies) in planning systems and ERPs.
Coordinate material planning with call-offs to ensure purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders in collaboration with operations buyers and services.
Collaborate with buyers to achieve the best possible supplier performance (on-time delivery, MOQ, quality, lead time, flexibility).

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree in Supply chain (inventory planning/logistics).
Minimum 7-10 years of experience.
Process oriented, focused on standardization, streamlining and best practices.
Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Supply chain fundamentals (inventory management, demand planning, S&OP, MRP).
Excellent Analytical and computational skills.
Business acumen.

Desired Qualifications

A self-starter, meticulous, a good team player and able to work independently.
Preferably holding an APICS certification.
SAP APO preferably.
Outstanding communication and presenting skills.
Advanced Excel, Power point, Power BI or a similar BI tool will be a plus.

Benefits

Contribute to a collective vision.
Grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals.
Empowerment to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes.

Skills

SAP APOExcelPower BI

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