Material Planner (IPU) — ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Quartino, Ticino
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
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: IPU Leader Stand Alone
- 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.
- Your role and responsibilities
- In this role within the Integrated Production Unit (Modular), you will have the opportunity to be responsible for end-to-end planning of materials to ensure Business Continuity and supporting IPU leader to define and meet strategic targets based on Supply Chain readiness and constraints.
- for the role Possess an enhanced knowledge of MS Excel / Office Package
- You have 2 to 5 years of experience in Material Planning Familiar with SAP, PP and MM modules
Main responsibilities
- Your role and responsibilities
- In this role within the Integrated Production Unit (Modular), you will have the opportunity to be responsible for end-to-end planning of materials to ensure Business Continuity and supporting IPU leader to define and meet strategic targets based on Supply Chain readiness and constraints.
- The work model for this role is hybrid.
- This role is contributing to the Business Line Critical Power and Manufacturing Unit Quartino
- Smart Power Division, Electrification.
- You will be mainly accountable for: Supporting IPU Leader both in short-term strategic target setting (monthly target) and mid-long term target setting (production volumes increase), triggering IPU requirements to P&F, ensuring material forecast are visible according to business needs.
- Being the first reference for IPU regarding material availability, ensuring business continuity in IPU production lines and tackling any criticality involving any accountable stakeholders needed.
- Calculating and maintaining the inventory parameters, including safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time, and replenishment strategies, in the planning systems and the ERPs.
- Coordinating material planning with call-offs to ensure that purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders in collaboration with operations buyers and services.
- Collaborating with buyers to achieve the best possible supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, Minimum Order Quantity, quality, lead time, and flexibility. Our team dynamics
Key requirements
- for the role Possess an enhanced knowledge of MS Excel / Office Package
- You have 2 to 5 years of experience in Material Planning Familiar with SAP, PP and MM modules
- Bachelor / Master Degree in relevant fields (i.e. economics, engineering, ) will represent a plus More about us
- ABB's Distribution Solutions division provides medium voltage components, switchgear, and solutions that connect and protect the evolving electrical grid, ensuring reliable and predictable energy distribution.
- We link high-voltage systems to medium and low-voltage consumers, ensuring continuous power delivery to industrial, commercial, and residential users while enabling the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
- Our smart solutions, powered by AI, enhance grid resilience and optimize the usage of the electrical system.
- With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 46 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, protection relays, instrument transformers, sensors and solutions for distribution stations.
- We support our customers and partners in staying ahead of increasing electrification needs, technology, and regulatory changes, providing the power to adapt to a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
- This recruitment process is led by Pedro Labián, Talent Acquisition Partner at ABB Switzerland.
- 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.
- Ready to make an impact?
Application process
- today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Additional details
- Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: IPU Leader Stand Alone
- Collaborating with buyers to achieve the best possible supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, Minimum Order Quantity, quality, lead time, and flexibility.
- Qualifications for the role Possess an enhanced knowledge of MS Excel / Office Package
- You have 2 to 5 years of experience in Material Planning Familiar with SAP, PP and MM modules
- Bachelor / Master Degree in relevant fields (i.e. economics, engineering, ) will represent a plus
- Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Notes and original content
- Join us and help run what runs the world.
- This position reports to:
- IPU Leader Stand Alone
- Our team dynamics
- You have 2 to 5 years of experience in Material Planning
- Familiar with SAP, PP and MM modules
- More about us
Questions about this listing
What salary does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) lists CHF 85'500 - 150'000 gross per year for this position in Quartino, Ticino. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at ABB Svizzera (sede Ticino)?
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