Material Planner

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. ABB Electrification Smart Power division is a global technology leader with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity and reliability of almost any operation. In the role of a Material Planner you will be reporting to Planning & Fulfillment Manager, you will be part of the operational purchasing as well as the production supervisor team and be responsible for material availability and stock planning for one or several product groups. The benefits of working at ABB in Hungary: • Monthly home office contribution and cafeteria • Flexible working hours alongside with a modern office environment • Private health insurance via Generali • Extra holidays on top of your annual limit • Work-life balance-focused programs • Language learning support • Various online trainings and courses available for all ABB employees

This position reports to

Készletgazdálkodási menedzser

Your role and responsibilities

• Purchase material for the production lines that you are responsible for. • Be daily in contact with our suppliers, monitor supplier performance identifying risk or shortages, on-time delivery, quality, lead time and implement relevant actions for improvements. • Work in close cooperation with production planners and production supervisors providing clear communication regarding material availability. • Conduct financial risk assessments relating to inventory, and root cause evaluation when necessary. • Evaluate excess and obsolete/aging inventory, and take appropriate action with others to optimize inventory performance. • Calculate and maintain inventory parameters in planning systems and ERP systems: safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time, and replenishment strategy.

Qualifications for the role

• A relevant Bsc or Msc degree and relevant work experience (1-2 years)
• Great ability to identify and solve problems in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge in Excel and preferably also in SAP.

More about us

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. 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. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.