Material Planner

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

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.

This position reports to:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end material planning activities to ensure optimal product availability through the European Distribution Centre while balancing service level, inventory targets and working capital. You will coordinate material supply from ABB manufacturing facilities and external suppliers, support internal stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes.

The work model for the role is: onsite.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Area in Belgium (Houdeng-Goegnies). Main stakeholders are Customer Service, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Sales.

• Ordering and planning materials from ABB factories and third-party suppliers to meet customer demand, service level targets and stock profiles.
• Defining and maintaining inventory parameters and master data (PFEP) to ensure correct system setup and optimal replenishment.
• Planning and organizing product transformations in the distribution centre (re-packaging, relabeling, kitting).
• Monitoring service level and inventory KPIs, performing root cause analysis on deviations, and driving corrective actions with stakeholders.

Qualifications For The Role

• Strong experience in material planning, inventory management and MRP processes, preferably in an international supply chain or distribution environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret large data sets to support planning and decision-making.
• Proven experience working with ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP, BPCS, ERP LX), including master data and inventory parameters.
• Fluency in French and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well organised and detail-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Economics, Mathematics, Science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar material planning or supply chain role.

What you get in return?

You will be part of a global organization where you can grow, learn and make an impact in a supply chain that supports electrification and sustainability.

Benefits

• Competitive fixed salary and bonus plan
• Full-time position (38 hours per week)
• Company phone and laptop
• Comprehensive hospitalization, group, and pension insurance

More About Us

ABB is a global technology leader driving transformation in electrification, robotics, automation and motion. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, ABB supports customers in improving efficiency, productivity and energy performance across industries.

The role is based in Houdeng-Goegnies, within the Electrification Business Area, supporting European distribution operations.

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.