Demand Planner

ABB; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Lancaster, TX is seeking a Demand Planning professional to generate and maintain an unconstrained demand plan for 12–18 months. You will coordinate with Sales, Projects, Finance, and Product Management to improve forecast accuracy and drive S&OP input.

The role requires SAP/ERP experience, strong data analysis, and excellent communication skills to operate across functions and segments of the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field with 8+ years in materials planning, sourcing, or logistics.
• ERP system experience, SAP or equivalent, plus supply chain certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and communication skills; ability to lead cross-functional workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and analyzes data to create an unconstrained demand plan for 12–18 months.
• Maintains the unconstrained plan and supports S&OP input with Sales sign-off.
• Forecasts weekly inbound demand and develops consumption models to improve accuracy.
• Collaborates with Sales, Projects, Finance, Product Management and internal customers to improve forecast accuracy.
• Defines inventory policies per ABC segmentation and uses Anaplan for portfolio segmentation.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor degree in Materials/Supply Chain Management, Business Admin, or Engineering

Associate degree + 10 years related experience

HS diploma/GED + 12 years related experience

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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:Sales Support Manager__The work model for the role is: Onsite, Lancaster, TXYour role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to generate an unconstrained demand plan. Each day, you will conduct finished goods rationalization in coordination with relevant functions. You will also showcase your expertise by measuring, reporting on, and driving improvement in demand planning accuracy.You will be mainly accountable for:Assembles and analyzes data pertinent for the assigned products to create an unconstrained demand plan. Maintains this unconstrained demand plan for rolling 12-18 months. Assists in conducting the demand review meetings.Supports Sales by providing guidance on global demand for specific products and assisting with the consolidation of the worldwide demand plan. Obtains Sales’ sign-off on the demand plan for input to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, as needed.Works with customer base to determine weekly inbound forecast and develop consumption models to improve accuracy.Partners with Sales, Projects, Finance, Product Management team, and internal customers to develop best practices for rolling 12-18 months forecast (e.g., implement appropriate forecasting techniques, identify macro-economic factors, review trends, and monitor mix shifts amongst product family options, understand changes in demand drivers, etc.) thereby improving forecast accuracy.Monitors finished goods Stock Keeping Units (SKU) levels, recommends SKU rationalization initiatives. With the support of Anaplan tool, segments the portfolio of materials through an ABC analysis, product lifecycle management and commercial policy. Defines inventory policies according to this segmentation.Qualifications for the roleBachelor degree in Materials/Supply Chain Management, Business Admin, or Engineering (Industrial preferred) or related field PLUS minimum 8 years experience in materials planning, sourcing and/or logistics, preferred; OR Associate degree PLUS 10 years related work experience OR HS diploma/GED PLUS minimum 12 years related work experienceExperience in ERP systems, specifically SAPAPICS/ISM or equal supply chain certifications, preferredMS Power BI and ExcelAbility to achieve results with minimal supervision.Strong time management and organization skills.Clear communication and presentation skills.Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.More about usABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.Why ABB?What's in it for youWe empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.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.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn moreHealth, Life & DisabilityChoice 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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong 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 insurancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.#LI-onsiteBuilding 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?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.