Material Planner

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in electrical systems seeks a logistics planning professional to manage inventory and logistics operations. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining inventory parameters in SAP ERP and ensuring timely material flow through imports and exports. Ideal candidates are goal-oriented, detail-focused, and have effective communication skills. The position is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and emphasizes collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Goal-oriented with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates a positive and engaged attitude while proposing solutions.
• Experience in the switchgear and electrical industry for MCBs, wiring accessories, and DBs.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete import and export logistics operations.
• Maintain inventory parameters in SAP ERP using ABC/XYZ analysis.
• Prepare and share regular planning and fulfilment reports.

Skills

Knowledge in logistics handling of imports and exports

Material planning skills (S&OP, purchasing, inventory management)

Effective written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative and cooperative approach

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Head - Planning ＆ Fulfillment ELSP India

What We Believe In

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

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 knowledge by setting inventory parameters and targets and ensuring adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.

The work model for the role is: # Li-Onsite

This role is contributing to the ABB India, Smart Power Business, for Supply Chain Operation function at Bangalore location.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Manage complete import and export logistics operations, ensuring timely and efficient material flow.
• Maintain inventory parameters in SAP ERP using ABC/XYZ analysis, while monitoring purchase order backlogs and expediting with suppliers.
• Implement best practices in logistics, stores operations, and inventory management to minimize late backlogs and address root causes.
• Prepare and share regular planning and fulfilment reports with business leaders, ensuring consistent and adequate material supply for production.
• Achievement of targets: SOTD, Lead Time, DIH and Inventory Turn Ratio

Qualifications For The Role

• Collaborative professional with an engaged, cooperative approach, willing to share knowledge and discover new solutions.
• Goal-oriented with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication capabilities, along with an openness to listening and integrating innovative ideas.
• Knowledge in logistics handling of imports and exports.
• Experience in material planning with skills in S&OP, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Demonstrates a positive and engaged attitude while proposing solutions when risks/opportunities arise.
• Experience in the switchgear and electrical industry for MCBs, wiring accessories, and DBs.

More About Us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability® Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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