Material Planner

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About The Role

Ericsson's Material Planning role represents an integral component of our Hardware Service Delivery team. His role is pivotal in ensuring an adequate and optimal inventory for contract fulfilment, striking the right balance based on a variety of parameters. These include customer demands, contractual obligations, geographical location, classification of spare parts, Stock and Inventory Turnover, and more.

The goal? To maximize performance while minimizing costs. As a Material Planner, you will be responsible for planning functions according to the contracted service levels to ensure readiness and effective delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage material planning activities to meet contracted service levels.
• Monitor and optimize spare parts inventory using forecasting and planning tools.
• Coordinate with suppliers and repair centers to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and end-of-life inventory planning.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks impacting service delivery.
  
  

Join our Team

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in material planning, inventory management, demand planning, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and planning/ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.
  
  

What We Offer

• Exposure to a global end-to-end supply chain network.
• Opportunity to contribute to Ericsson's digital transformation journey.
• Career growth opportunities within material management, supply chain, operations planning, and related functions.
  
  

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Malaysia (MY) || Shah Alam

Req ID: 786783