Material Planner

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to lead end-to-end inventory planning and policy definition. You will set parameters, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment.

The role emphasizes collaboration across operations and suppliers in a fast-paced environment. The position requires 7–10 years of experience in supply chain planning, APICS certification preferred, and advanced Excel/BI skills to drive efficiency and accuracy in forecasting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in supply chain (inventory planning/logistics).
• 7-10 years of experience in supply chain planning.
• Process oriented with focus on standardization and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, meticulous, good team player, able to work independently.
• Supply chain fundamentals: inventory management, demand planning, S&OP, MRP.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical and computational skills.
• Business acumen; SAP APO preferred.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI or similar BI tool a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define inventory policies based on segmentation.
• Calculate and maintain inventory parameters: safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time, replenishment strategies.
• Coordinate material planning with call-offs to convert requisitions into POs with operations buyers.
• Collaborate with buyers to optimize supplier on-time delivery, MOQ, quality, lead time and flexibility.

Skills

Inventory planning

Demand planning

S&OP

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply chain

APICS certification

Tools

SAP APO

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

Reports to

Local Sales Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for end-to-end planning of inventory, including Sales in Excess of invoicing from purchase requisition to customer invoice. Each day, you will support internal customer service inquiries. You will also showcase your expertise by setting inventory parameters and targets and ensuring adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.

The work model for the role is: {onsite}

This role is contributing to the {Electrification in {UAE} .

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Defining inventory policies based on specified segmentation.
• Calculating and maintaining the inventory parameters, including safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time, and replenishment strategies, in the planning systems and the ERPs.
• Coordinating material planning with call-offs to ensure that purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders in collaboration with operations buyers and services.
• Collaborating with buyers to achieve the best possible supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, Minimum Order Quantity, quality, lead time, and flexibility.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor\ higher Degree in Supply chain (inventory planning\logistics)
• Minimum 7-10 years
• Process oriented, focused on standardization, streamlining and best practices
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter, meticulous, a good team player and able to work independently
• Supply chain fundamentals (inventory management, demand planning, S&OP, MRP )
• Preferably holding an APICS certification
• Excellent Analytical and computational skills
• Business acumen
• SAP APO preferably
• Outstanding communication and presenting skills
• Advanced Excel, Power point, Power BI or a similar BI tool will be a plus

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what's next. Run What Runs the World.

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• #ABBCareers
• #RunwithABB
• #Runwhatrunstheworld

SharePoint

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.