Operations/Supply Planner

ABB Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Richmond, VA is looking for a skilled Supply Chain Planner to generate production plans and enhance service levels through effective scheduling and inventory management.

You will manage master production scheduling, work closely with procurement for supply alignment, and utilize SAP to ensure successful order management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering along with 5 years of relevant experience and expertise in SAP and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in master scheduling or material planning.
• Experience in SAP MM/PP/SD required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Query and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate constrained engineering and production plans.
• Prepare master production schedules to align with production goals.
• Monitor work in progress to reduce overall WIP levels.

Skills

Master Scheduling

Supply Chain Alignment

WIP Management

SAP MM/PP/SD

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Power Query

Power BI

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:

Planning & Fulfillment Manager

Location: Onsite, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will generate constrained engineering and production plans, material plans, and work‑in‑progress (WIP) inventory rationalization, including sales in excess (SIE) invoicing to improve service levels. You will assemble and analyze all data relevant to creating constrained engineering for engineered‑to‑order businesses, use rough‑cut and detailed capacity planning, and link it to the demand plan. You will also showcase your expertise by optimizing working capital.

• Master Production Scheduling: responsible for preparing both short‑term and long‑term master production schedules to align with production goals, monitor plan vs. actual production schedule, and prepare rough‑cut capacity plans in collaboration with project management and sales teams to effectively schedule orders.
• Supply Chain Alignment: work closely with the procurement team to align supply and sourcing strategies, considering capacity constraints to enhance output; WIP Management: monitor work in progress, focus on reducing overall WIP levels and improving manufacturing cycle times, and monitor and release TPT data.
• Production Order Management: release production orders in SAP and assist in minimizing material movement errors (COGI's); Schedule Adherence: accountable for schedule adherence and collaborate with the material planner to ensure material availability for planned production.
• Bill of Materials Coordination: coordinate with the project management/engineering team to ensure the availability and accuracy of the bill of materials; Root Cause Analysis: identify key root causes for deviations from the production plan and implement initiatives to enhance adherence to the schedule.
• Process Improvement: drive process improvements through the implementation of digital solutions & analytics; Inventory Management: determine the impact of the plan on expected inventory levels, including SIE, monitor WIP, recommend WIP rationalization initiatives, and feed them into the inventory checkbook (ICBK).

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field plus minimum 5 years experience in master scheduling/material planning/purchasing/supply chain.
• Must have experience in SAP MM/PP/SD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Query, Power BI and data analysis, preferred.
• Experience in inventory management & control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.