Master Schedule Planner

ABB Inc.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Jonesboro, AR is hiring a Buyer/Planner to plan and create production schedules for specific work centers based on demand and stock replenishment.

You will review materials, issue work orders and purchase orders to meet schedules, onsite at ABB Jonesboro. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, 3+ years in materials planning, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or applicable technical field required or practical experience in a manufacturing lead role.
• 3+ years' experience in a materials acquisition/planning role
• Ability to manage a dynamic workload with multi-tasking and critical projects
• Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of work orders, inventory control and flow manufacturing processes
• Authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Review and distribute production work packages and shipment schedules and obtain information on materials and priorities
• Lead the Service section of the daily Gemba walk and coordinate with supervisors on progress and dates
• Compile reports on inventory levels, costs, and issues with production and purchased parts
• Coordinate material needs with Production and outside supplier personnel to meet schedules
• Communicate with facility personnel and customers to coordinate processing and shipping requirements

Skills

Materials planning

Production scheduling

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or applicable technical field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

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:

Procurement & Logistics Manager

The Buyer/Planner plans and creates production schedule(s) for specific work centers based on actual demand and/or stock replenishment levels. Reviews raw and WIP material requirements and issues work orders and/or purchase orders to meet production schedules.

The work model for the role is: Onsite in Jonesboro, AR.

This role is contributing to the ELIP division in US/LATAM.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Review and distribute production work packages and shipment schedules. Review documents, such as production schedules, work order shortages, need to order reports and open purchase order reports and to obtain information, such as materials, priorities, and personnel requirements

• Lead the Service section of the daily Gemba walk. Confer daily with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates

• Compile reports on inventory levels, costs, and issues with production and purchased parts. Maintain system files and provide customers/customer service with status updates relative to production schedules and ship date promises

• Coordinate material needs directly with Production and outside supplier personnel to ensure proper material flow to meet production schedules

• Communicate with facility personnel and customers to coordinate processing and shipping requirements and resolution of service issues

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or applicable technical field required or practical experience in a manufacturing lead role.

• 3+ years' experience in a materials acquisition/planning role

• Ability to manage a dynamic workload, from heavy multi-tasking during peak workloads, to focused, detail-oriented work during critical projects

• Strong project management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and with a team

• Knowledge of work orders, inventory control and flow manufacturing processes

• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed customerexpectations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

• Progressive approach toward implementing new, efficient and improved systems andprocedures

• Demonstrated ability to bring a high commitment to success, cooperate with others, accept responsibility and account for actions, work effectively with all types of people in a plant environment, possess a positive attitude, be cautiously assertive, energetic, dependable, honest and thorough

• Demonstrated ability to show work ethic that complements the company's long standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity

• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you:

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitiver 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.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitiver 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 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.

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