Fulfillment Specialist

USABB ABB Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Fulfillment Specialist onsite in Richmond, VA, reporting to the Integrated Production Unit Manager. You will purchase from feeder factories and external suppliers according to schedule, mode, price, and terms, ensuring alignment with ABB policies and timely deliveries.

You will release requisitions and POs in the ERP, monitor acknowledgments and inbound freight, track PO backlog, and drive expediting with suppliers to meet customer commitments while maintaining high service

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 1+ year in Material Planning or Purchasing/Supply Chain.
• Experience with SAP or ERP and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent English; Spanish is a plus; US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Release purchase requisitions and initiate purchase orders in ERP per policies.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments, inbound freight, and local transport processes.
• Track PO backlog and expediting with feeders and external suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify root causes of delays and implement recovery plans; verify goods receipt and invoicing.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish (bonus)

Education

Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, or related STEM field

Associate degree

HS diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

ERP platforms

Microsoft Excel

supply chain tracking tools

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:

Integrated Production Unit Manager

Onsite, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role as Fulfillment Specialist, you will have the opportunity to purchase goods from internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers according to the delivery schedule, transportation mode, price, special requirements, and terms and conditions. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities are aligned with company purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by handling urgent situations to ensure timely deliveries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Releasing purchase requisitions and initiating purchase orders in the system, aligning them with customer requirements (based on ERP and standard operation procedures) and as per the release strategy and table of authorities.
• Monitoring suppliers’ order acknowledgments and dispatch advice, along with the inbound freight, customs clearance, and local transportation processes.
• Tracking the purchase orders backlog and performing regular expending activities with internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers to ensure customer on-time delivery.
• Minimizing the late backlog by proactively identifying root causes and implementing recovery plans; and tracking goods received at the warehouse to verify appropriate delivery and ensures invoice processing and high customer service level.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, or related technical/STEM field of study PLUS minimum 1 year experience in a Material Planning or Purchasing/Supply Chain Management OR Associate degree PLUS minimum 3 years related experience OR HS diploma/GED PLUS minimum 5 years related experience.
• Demonstrated use ofSAP in prior roles or equivalent ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel , and supply chain tracking tools.
• Fluent inEnglish; bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB?

What’s in it for you

We 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.

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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 more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice 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 Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long 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 insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.

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