Material Planner

At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you your team and the world. As a global market leader well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to :

Procurement Manager

In this role you will have the opportunity to be responsible for end-to-end planning of inventory including Sales in Excess of invoicing from purchase requisition to customer invoice. Each day you will support internal customer service inquiries. You will also showcase your expertise by setting inventory parameters and targets and ensuring adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.

The work model for this role is on-site at the ABB Installation Products location in Athens TN.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting : Forecast future inventory needs based on historical data sales forecasts and market trends to anticipate demand.

Inventory Management : Develop and implement procedures to optimize stock levels ensuring they meet customer demand while minimizing waste.

Collaboration : Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers managing forecasts and addressing critical supply and delivery issues.

Data Analysis & Reporting : Analyze inventory and sales data to identify trends monitor performance metrics and provide reports to management for decision-making

Auditing : Conduct regular audits and physical inventory counts to verify stock accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Planning : Develops plans to ensure all raw material requirements for production are met managing orders and supplier ship requirements.

Suppliers : Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers managing forecasts and addressing critical supply and delivery issues.

Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED (Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field is preferred).

Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain procurement material planning or related field.

Expertise with spreadsheets databases and specialized inventory management software is essential.

Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks maintain detailed records and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Meticulous attention to detail to accurately track inventory and identify discrepancies.

Clear and effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and present findings to management.

Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a dynamic talented high performing team where you will be able to thrive.

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options : A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

Choice between two dental plan options : Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid

Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2 / 3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance

Parental Leave up to 6 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental / behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility / adoption

Employee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) helps manage the connection protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Divisions products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes commercial fittings strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines such as Ty-Rap cable ties T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products PVC coated and nylon conduit systems power connection and grounding systems and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear capacitor switches current limiting fuses Homac distribution connectors Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation faulted current indicators and distribution connectors cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

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Key Skills

Kanban,Inventory Control,Purchasing,Maximo,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1