Planning & Fulfillment Manager

ABB LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Nottingham is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to oversee supply planning and warehouse operations. The candidate will be responsible for managing site inventory and improving customer service levels. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position contributes directly to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supply planning process for effective execution.
• Manage warehouse operations for efficiency.
• Optimize site inventory levels to enhance customer service.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Position responsible for leading supply planning, warehouse operations, and site inventory management to support on-time delivery and customer service. The role includes coordinating responses to unplanned events and driving cross-functional initiatives to optimize inventory, lead times, and forecast accuracy. The role reports to the Unit Manager and is based at ABB Furse facility in Nottingham.

Responsibilities

• Owns the site supply planning process and provides visibility of supply capacity and local supply objectives. Provides feedback on the site's ability to support the demand plan and ensures alignment between planning and execution.
• Accountable for warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, internal movements and shipping, to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Implement and maintain inventory control systems to track stock levels, manage replenishment, and minimize discrepancies.
• Accountable for entire site inventory management and material movements, driving optimization projects, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and ensuring high customer service levels in line with company targets. Identify opportunities for process enhancements within planning and fulfillment operations to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure prompt processing of customer orders and assist customers with any issues, while maintaining reliable communication and support to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate responses to unplanned events and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize customer on-time delivery, lead times, inventory, resource utilization, and forecast accuracy. Align operational strategies with customer expectations and monitor feedback and performance metrics to implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ABB's code of conduct, global and local standards, and relevant regulations, maintaining integrity and adherence to ABB's core values and ethics. Prioritize safety across all operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field (beneficial but not essential).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data to optimize supply chain processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools, ERP systems; strong commitment to customer service and effective resource management.

Other information

• Location: ABB Furse facility, Nottingham
• Reporting to: Unit Manager
• What we offer and how to apply: See ABB UK careers pages