Forecast & Operational Planning Manager

BlackBerry Inc.; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Planning & Fulfillment Leader to own the end-to-end forecast and operational planning process at our North Mississippi site. You will align demand, production capacity, and supply chain execution to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory, and revenue realization.

You will lead a team of planners, develop demand forecasts using statistical models and market data, monitor key KPIs, and partner with Finance on reserves and risk mitigation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business required.
• 5+ years in demand forecasting, production planning, or supply chain management.
• 3+ years managing planning teams in manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading or co-leading S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Strong SAP proficiency with advanced Excel; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end forecast and operational planning process.
• Drive alignment between demand signals, capacity, and supply chain execution.
• Maintain inventory targets and optimize plan to ensure service levels.
• Develop and monitor planning KPIs: forecast accuracy, OTIF, turns, adherence.
• Lead and develop a team of planners with a data-driven mindset.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Power BI

S&OP/SIOP

Forecasting

Team Leadership

Lean

Six Sigma

ERP Upgrades

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business

Tools

ERP systems

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 & Fulfillment Manager__Your role and responsibilitiesReporting to the Planning & Fulfillment manager, you will own the end-to-end forecast and operational planning process — driving alignment between demand signals, production capacity, and supply chain execution to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory, and revenue realization. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring adherence to inventory targets and supply plan optimization.The work model for the role is: OnsiteThis role is contributing to the Electrification Business in the Smart Power Division located in North Mississippi/Memphis area.You will be mainly accountable for:Maintaining the right inventory levels, optimizing them according to the company’s targets while ensuring high customer service level.Performing standard and ad hoc detailed analyses of planning and fulfillment metrics, including Days Inventory on Hand (DIH), on-time delivery, lead time, forecast accuracy, and resource utilization.Identifying key root causes for non-performance and drives improvement initiatives across businesses.Develop and maintain demand forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, and customer dataMonitor and manage inventory levels (raw material, WIP, finished goods) to balance service levels and working capital targetsDefine, track, and report on planning KPIs: forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, schedule adherenceLead and develop a team of planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision makingResponsible for partnering with Finance on E&O provision management and mitigation processesQualifications for the roleBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. APICS CPIM/CSCP preferred5+ years in demand forecasting, production planning, or supply chain management3+ years managing planning teams in a manufacturing environmentProven track record leading or co-leading S&OP/SIOP processes \Strong SAP proficiency; advanced Excel; Power BI or similar analytics tools a plusAbility to translate complex data into clear business decisions for senior leadershipComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes manufacturing environmentStrong influencing skills — able to align Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain around a single planExperience with ERP implementations or SAP upgradesSix Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification is a plusExperience planning in a high-volume, high-revenue manufacturing environment ($50M+/month preferred)What We OfferA leadership role with real impact in a $900M operationCompetitive salary, bonus, and ABB benefits packageCareer development opportunities within a global Fortune 500 companyA collaborative, inclusive, and safety-first cultureExposure to ABB's broader Smart Power portfolio and global supply chain networkWhile base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.Guidelines:Please be aware:All fields in yellow should be populated with relevant information (based on Job description and the Kick-off form). All other text can also be modified if necessary, within the given guidelines.Text in bold is fixed and should not be edited or removedReporting Manager section is mandatory both internally and externally, to be posted via eRec functionality“Your role and responsibilities” should be plain text followed by maximum 4 additional bullet pointsThe “Qualifications for the role” section should include no less than five and no more than seven bullet points. These bullet points should be listed in order of importance for the success in the roleIndicate the required language knowledge in the “Qualifications for the role” section whenever it is mandatory and/or applicableInformation about “Licenses and visa/work permit” is optional, use this sentence wherever it is requiredIn the “More about us” section you can add further legal statements/PES indications or Talent Partner contacts, for exampleRead more about the guidelines in the Guidelines doc available in the SharePointBuilding 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.