Senior Material Planner: Inventory & Replenishment

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

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