Operations/Supply Planner

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in the United States (Richmond, VA) is seeking a Senior Planning & Fulfillment Master Scheduler to generate constrained engineering and production plans, manage materials and WIP, and optimize working capital. You will develop short and long-term master production schedules, perform capacity planning, align procurement strategies, and ensure on-time material availability for planned production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field with 5+ years in master

Qualifications

• 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
• Microsoft Office
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Master Production Scheduling: responsible for preparing both short-term and long-term Master Production Schedules to align with the production goals, monitor Plan vs Actual production schedule
• Capacity Planning: Prepare rough-cut capacity plans and collaborate 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 (WIP), focusing on reducing overall WIP levels and improving manufacturing cycle times. 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 will collaborate with the Material Planner to ensure the availability of materials 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: Determines the impact of the plan on expected inventory levels, including SIE, monitors WIP, recommends WIP rationalization initiatives, and feeds them into the Inventory Checkbook (ICBK)

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Power Query

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain

Tools

SAP MM/PP/SD

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

The work model for the role is:

Onsite, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to generate constrained engineering and production plan, material plan, and Work-In-Progress (WIP) inventory rationalization, including Sales in Excess (SIE) of invoicing to improve service levels. Each day, you will assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating constrained engineering (for Engineered-To-Order businesses) and production plan, 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 the production goals, monitor Plan vs Actual production schedule,
• Capacity Planning : Prepare rough-cut capacity plans and collaborate 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 (WIP), focusing on reducing overall WIP levels and improving manufacturing cycle times. 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 will collaborate with the Material Planner to ensure the availability of materials 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 - Determines the impact of the plan on expected inventory levels, including SIE, monitors WIP, recommends WIP rationalization initiatives, and feeds 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
• Microsoft Office
• Candidates must already have a 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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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