European Material Planner – Inventory & SAP Expert

ABB; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed salary and bonus plan

Full-time position (38 hours per week)

Company phone and laptop

Hospitalization, group, and pension

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Material Planner to ensure optimal product availability across the European Distribution Centre, coordinating supply from ABB factories and external suppliers. You will balance service levels, inventory targets and working capital while driving process improvements.

The role is onsite in Houdeng-Goegnies, Belgium, reporting to the Manufacturing Unit Manager. Strong analytical skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning and inventory management in an international supply chain or distribution environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse large data sets for planning decisions.
• Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems and master data management.

Responsibilities

• Order and plan materials from ABB factories and suppliers to meet demand and service targets.
• Define and maintain inventory parameters and master data for optimal replenishment.
• Plan product transformations in the distribution centre (re-packaging, relabeling, kitting).
• Monitor service levels and inventory KPIs, drive corrective actions with stakeholders.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

MRP processes

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP systems

French and English fluent

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Economics

Mathematics

Science or related field

Tools

SAP

BPCS

ERP LX

Excel

Job description

ABB is seeking a Material Planner to ensure optimal product availability across the European Distribution Centre, coordinating supply from ABB factories and external suppliers. You will balance service levels, inventory targets and working capital while driving process improvements.

The role is onsite in Houdeng-Goegnies, Belgium, reporting to the Manufacturing Unit Manager. Strong analytical skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems are essential.