Materials Scheduler & Planner

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Competitive contributory pension

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Internal mobility opportunities,Mentor

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous employee referral scheme

Job summary

ABB is seeking a role focused on generating and maintaining a detailed production schedule to maximize resource use and meet specifications. You will feed information on capacity and material availability and release manufacturing work orders to keep production on track.

Working onsite, the role involves creating schedules, executing MRP, and monitoring adherence to the master plan, ensuring timely shipments and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of purchasing and materials control processes.
• Basic knowledge of Pull/Push systems and MRP systems.
• Strong organisational and team-working skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Willingness to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a detailed production schedule from the production plan.
• Execute daily, plant-level Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to create and manage production requirements to meet the production delivery schedules.
• Establishing sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipment dates per the master schedule/plan.
• Monitoring schedule adherence, identifying key root causes for deviation, and taking follow-up improvement action.

Skills

Purchasing process

Materials control

MRP knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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:

Purchasing Manager

Job Summary

In this role, you will have the opportunity to generate a detailed production schedule based on the production plan to maximize the use of resources and meet established production specifications and schedules. Each day, you will feed information on production capacity issues and material availability. You will also showcase your expertise by releasing manufacturing work orders.

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, your ambition. You’ll 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.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

Work model: onsite

• Creating and maintaining a detailed production schedule from the production plan.

• Executing daily, plant-level Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to create and manage production requirements to meet the production delivery schedules.

• Establishing sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipment dates per the master schedule/plan.

• Monitoring schedule adherence, identifying key root causes for deviation, and taking follow-up improvement action.

Qualifications for the Role

• Good operational understanding of purchasing and materials control processes

• Basic knowledge of Pull/Push systems and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems

• Strong organisational and team-working skills

• Excellent numeracy skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail

• Willingness to develop professionally

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 opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

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 Division’s 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.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

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?