Material Planner
Material Planner
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This is a position with grade
99
This position reports to
Global Planning & Fulfillment Manager
Your role and responsibilities
You will be mainly accountable for:- Segmenting the portfolio of materials through an ABC/XYZ analysis, product lifecycle management and commercial policy
- Defining inventory policies according to this segmentation
- Calculating and maintaining in the planning systems and the ERPs inventory parameters such as safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead-time and replenishment strategies
- Collaborating with Buyers for obtaining the best possible supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), quality, lead-time and flexibility.
You will join a dynamic, talented and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role- You have 0 -2 years of experience in materials planning, sourcing and / or logistics
- Possess knowledge of integrated ERP systems specifically SAP is an advantage. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- You are passionate about working in multi-task environment. You demonstrated analytical skills, ability to achieve results with minimal supervision, strong time management and organization skills. You have strong communication and presentation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree with experience in materials planning, sourcing and / or logistics.
- Knowledge about Six Sigma Belt certification preferred
- You are fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken
- Legal authorization for future travel or work in the US and New Zealand
- Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
- Learn from highly experienced, genuine, and caring colleagues – people who are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
- Join an undiscussed market leader, a strong brand that markets high quality products
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives.The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions.
The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
For further info: Gaia Pinto, Talent Partner