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Material Planner
Junior Production Planner
Reporting to: Planning & Fulfillment Manager
About the Role
At ABB, we empower industries to operate smarter and more sustainably—each of us playing a critical role in delivering this mission. This hybrid position will allow you to create impactful production plans that drive efficiency and ensure on-time delivery.
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimise resources, and contribute to the solutions that power and protect the world every day.
Your Key Responsibilities
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring resource optimisation and adherence to production timelines and specifications.
- Release manufacturing work orders and execute daily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) at plant level to meet production demands.
- Define operation sequences and lead times, aligning them with the master production schedule (MPS).
- Monitor schedule compliance, identify root causes of deviations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Define and maintain inventory parameters within the ERP system, working closely with Buyers to optimise supplier performance.
- Align procurement planning (call-offs, requisitions, purchase orders) with Operations and GBS to manage material flows effectively.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of excess, obsolete, and aged inventory, driving cross-functional solutions for improvement.
- Prepare and present planning & fulfilment reports for leadership, providing actionable insights on performance trends and variances.
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About Our Team
At ABB, our success comes from collaboration, adaptability, and a shared purpose. No idea is too big, no challenge too small—and every contribution matters. Here, you’ll join a team where: ✔ Progress happens faster because we challenge the status quo. ✔ Continuous learning is part of the culture. ✔ Impact is tangible: your daily work directly shapes real-world solutions.
Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and problem-solving mindset—we’ll provide the support and opportunities to grow.
Your Reward
We invest in your growth, wellbeing, and success because your contributions shape a future worth building. In return, we offer:
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary, aligned with your expertise and market standards.
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme for long-term financial security.
- Life assurance coverage for peace of mind.
Full Benefits Package
- Flexible benefits scheme including:
- Holiday buy/sell arrangements
- Health checks, dental and eye care support
- Gym memberships discounts
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounts on tech/gadgets and more
- Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships, and global learning projects.
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and life support.
- Generous employee referral scheme—reward opportunities for your connections.
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Culture & Recognition
- Top Employer (UK) for 6 years running—commended for outstanding HR practices and workplace culture.
- Membership of an organisation committed to build a cleaner, smarter world.
Requirements & Fit
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Proven knowledge of manufacturing planning, MRP, capacity planning, shop-floor control, and warehouse operations.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MFG/Pro, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills for reporting and planning.
- Keen analytical mind, with a focus on spot patterns, optimise workflows, and improve efficiency.
- Strong stakeholder communication, with the ability to clearly articulate findings to technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Problem-solving mentality, capable of proposing process improvements to leadership.
No degree specified—practical experience with measurable achievements in production environments is just as valuable.
Get Involved in Building the Future
ABB Emergency Lighting provides essential systems that ensure safety during power failures—illuminating evacuation routes and powering critical operations worldwide. From office exits to industrial facilities, our solutions keep people and infrastructure safe.
Join us—where progress creates meaning. Apply today or explore careers and solutions globally here.
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