Material Planner (80-100%)
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This is a position with global grade
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Your role and responsibilities
The Material Planner handles end-to-end planning of inventory by invoicing, from purchase requisition to supplier's invoice, and assisting internal customer service inquiries.
Reporting to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager, you will set inventory parameters and inventory targets, while making sure that there is adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.
The work model for the role is onsite. #LI-Onsite
You will be mainly accountable for:
•Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products
•Working with operations and our Global Business Services center to align planning of material with call-offs and ensure the consistent and adequate supply of materials for production needs through purchase requisitions conversions into purchase orders
•Managing materials resource planning exception messages and assisting in cycle counting and/or year-end inventory counting
•Calculating and maintaining inventory parameters in planning systems and ERP systems: safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time, and replenishment strategies
•Working with the procurement team to get the best supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), quality, lead time, and flexibility
•Conducting financial risk assessments relating to inventory, and root cause evaluation when necessary
•Evaluating excess and obsolete/aging inventory, and taking appropriate action with others to optimize inventory performance
•Segmenting the materials portfolio through ABC/XYZ analysis, product lifecycle management and commercial policy, and defining inventory policies
Qualifications for the role
* 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing and Planning Department
* Sound knowledge of SAP
* Knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
* A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
* Good written and oral communication skills in English and Italian
* Experience in industrial business segment and electronics market is an advantage
More about us
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. #MyABBStoryABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation.The recruitment process is led by Julia Farin, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd.
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