Material Planner

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 Building 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.