Material Planner

ABB Inc; Vega Alta (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Planning & Fulfillment Manager in Puerto Rico to lead make-to-order planning, optimize inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries. The role requires five years of planning experience and proficiency in SAP and Excel.

The position reports to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager and offers a pathway to growth within a global industrial leader. Bilingual English/Spanish required to operate across sites and vendors.

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent degree from PR/US.
• Minimum of five years of experience in effective planning.
• PC knowledge: SAP, Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Analyses, plans, and responds to MTO production needs with 100% inventory requirements for assigned areas.
• Maintains the inventory control system and strives to reduce inventory levels.
• Uses corporate purchase agreements to ensure on-time delivery of materials with purchasing and vendors.
• Expedites orders requiring priority rush delivery.
• Reviews and addresses discrepancies related to receiving or PO reports.

Skills

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Vendor coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA or equivalent degree (PR/US)

Tools

SAP

MS 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:

Planning & Fulfillment Manager

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At ABB, we help industries move forward faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably. Here, progress is an expectation—for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to achieve it. It won’t always be easy; growth requires determination. But at ABB, you will never run alone. Run with what moves the world.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes, plans, and responds to MTO (Make to Order) production needs, providing 100% inventory requirements for assigned areas using planning tools.


• Maintains the inventory control system, striving to reduce inventory levels.


• Uses corporate purchase agreements to ensure on‑time delivery of materials with purchasing and vendors.


• Expedites orders requiring priority rush delivery.


• Reviews and addresses discrepancies related to receiving or PO reports.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• BA or equivalent degree required from an accredited institution in PR/US.


• Minimum of five years of experience in effective planning required; previous manufacturing experience is a plus.


• PC knowledge: SAP, Office (Excel).


• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).

Why ABB?

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