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
Skills Required
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or 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
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes employer‑verified medical, dental, and vision plans, along with HSAs/FSAs and EAP/mental‑health support. Wellbeing initiatives are highlighted as part of Life at Ericsson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching that is employer‑verified, with mentions of match levels varying by time and team and pension support in some regions. This is frequently cited as a solid pillar of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as competitive in many U.S. postings, with examples up to 16 weeks maternity and 6 weeks parental/adoption at 100% pay. Family‑friendly policies and return‑to‑work support are also called out.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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