Material planner

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Your Role And Responsibilities

Segment the portfolio of materials through an ABC/XYZ analysis, product lifecycle management and commercial policy and define inventory policies according to this segmentation Calculate and maintain in the planning systems and the ERPs the inventory parameters, safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead-time and replenishment strategies Collaborate with buyers for obtaining the best possible supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, MOQ, quality, lead-time and flexibility Work with operations buyers and GBS to align planning of material with call offs and ensure that purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders Manage MRP (Materials Resource Planning) exception messages on a daily basis, support cycle counting and/or year-end inventory counting, conduct financial risk assessments decisions relating to inventory, conducts root case analysis when necessary Analys excess and obsolete/aging inventory, take appropriate action for optimizing inventory performance, in collaboration with sales, marketing, manufacturing and procurement and logistics closely with other departments to improve the NWC (Net Working Capital) Following all ABB Ethics and OHS instructions, forming and working in synergy in teams with subordinates' peers and superior

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant field
• Knowledge of industrial sector preferable to be electrical
• Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple tasks-Efficient time management, good leadership capabilities with a team-oriented attitude
• Written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Experienced use of different Microsoft programs, SAP experience is a must, people management skills, strong analytical & conceptual skills
• Fluency in both English & Arabic language is mandatory
  
  
  

Benefits

• Retirement plan
  
  
  

More About Us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. Work model: on site