Analytical Planning Lead

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Internal mobility

Job summary

ABB in Stonehouse is seeking a Planning Lead for the Analytical business line. You will translate forecasts and workload into production plans, balance service, inventory, and performance, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, Customer Service, Finance.

You will lead master scheduling, S&OP input, and KPI tracking, ensuring plans are achievable and aligned with business priorities. On-site role with cross-functional exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience balancing demand, capacity and inventory.
• Strong S&OP background with monthly planning cycles.
• Must translate forecasts into executable production plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead production plans and time-phased build schedules from forecasts and demand.
• Manage demand and capacity planning to balance customer requirements and inventory.
• Monitor planning accuracy with KPIs and regular reporting across plans.
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Service, Materials Planning, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Oversee master scheduling, load levelling, and TOC-aligned planning methods.
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and resolve MRP exceptions.
• Support S&OP with input on demand and capacity feasibility.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Master Scheduling

Production Planning

Operations Planning

S&OP

Stakeholder Management

SAP/ERP

Inventory Management

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

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:

Planning & Fulfilment Manager

As Planning Lead for our Analytical business line, you'll be at the centre of ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with customer demand. By transforming forecasts, capacity requirements, and business priorities into achievable production plans, you'll play a critical role in balancing service, inventory, and operational performance. Working closely with Supply Chain, Production, Customer Service, Finance, and Planning teams, you'll drive informed decision-making through effective scheduling, demand planning, and S&OP processes, helping ABB deliver on its commitments while continuously improving planning accuracy and business performance.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you?

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

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of production plans and time-phased build schedules, translating forecasts, demand, and workload requirements into achievable operational plans.
• Manage demand and capacity planning activities, balancing customer requirements, production capability, and inventory targets to optimise business performance.
• Monitor and improve planning accuracy through the establishment and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular reporting against production, shipment, inventory, and business plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Production, Customer Service, Materials Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, to ensure plans remain aligned and achievable.
• Oversee master scheduling, load levelling, bottleneck management, and production lead times, utilising best-practice planning methodologies and Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles where appropriate.
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and manage daily MRP activities, including exception message resolution and escalation of issues that cannot be resolved locally.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by providing input on demand, capacity, operational plans, and the feasibility of meeting business requirements.
• Analyse production and supply performance, providing accurate delivery commitments, driving continuous improvement, and resolving planning and fulfilment challenges across multiple product lines.
• Work model: on-site from our Stonehouse location {#LI-onsite}

Qualifications for the Role

• Proven experience in Supply Chain Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Production Planning, or Operations Planning within a manufacturing environment, with responsibility for balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and production requirements.
• Strong experience in Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, and Master Production Scheduling (MPS), with the ability to translate forecasts, customer demand, and operational constraints into achievable production plans.
• Proven Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) experience, including participation in monthly planning cycles, capacity reviews, demand/supply balancing, and providing input on operational and financial plans.
• SAP/ERP planning system experience, including maintenance of planning parameters, management of MRP exception messages, production scheduling, and supply planning activities.
• Solid Inventory Management and Materials Planning expertise, with a demonstrated ability to optimize inventory levels while maintaining service levels, managing lead times, and supporting on-time customer delivery commitments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, manage changing priorities, drive resolution of planning issues, and provide clear recommendations across Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance teams.

Benefits

• ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportuni