Material Planner

ABB Inc.; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Senatobia, MS is seeking a Material Planner to own end-to-end inventory planning, including replenishment through purchase orders, and to support internal customer service inquiries daily.

You will define inventory parameters, coordinate with operations and buyers, and work to optimize supplier on-time delivery and lead times. A bachelor’s in Engineering or Supply Chain and 2+ years in inventory are expected; SAP and Excel skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree plus at least 2 years inventory management experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Production planning experience; invoicing exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, detail orientation, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US for ABB.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end planning of inventory including replenishment via purchase orders.
• Support internal customer service inquiries daily.
• Set inventory parameters (safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time).
• Coordinate with operations buyers and services to convert requisitions into POs.
• Collaborate with buyers to improve supplier on-time delivery and lead times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

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.

Reports To

Production Planning Manager

Work Model

Onsite, Senatobia, MS

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role as Material Planner, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for end-to-end planning of inventory, including Sales in Excess of invoicing from purchase requisition to customer invoice. Each day, you will support internal customer service inquiries. You will also showcase your expertise by setting inventory parameters and targets and ensuring adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.

• Defining inventory policies based on specified segmentation.
• Calculating and maintaining the inventory parameters, including safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead time, and replenishment strategies, in the planning systems and the ERPs.
• Coordinating material planning with call‑offs to ensure that purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders in collaboration with operations buyers and services.
• Collaborating with buyers to achieve the best possible supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, Minimum Order Quantity, quality, lead time, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field PLUS minimum 2 years experience in inventory management in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Production planning and experience with invoicing, a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• SAP knowledge, preferred.
• Experience in ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, attention to detail, problem‑solving, and team‑oriented mindset.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

EEO Statement

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiant Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, hair texture, 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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Benefits Summary for Eligible US Employees

• Health, Life & Disability: choice between two medical plan options: PPO or High Deductible with Health Savings Account; two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus; Vision benefit; Company paid life insurance, AD&D, voluntary life, short-term & long-term disability; supplemental benefits; Paid parental leave; Employee Assistance Program; Health Advocate support; Employee discount program.
• Retirement: 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions; Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
• Time off: 11 paid holidays; salaried exempt positions have vacation under a permissive time away policy.