Planning & Fulfillment Specialist

ABB Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Planning & Fulfillment professional in the Richmond, VA area to support development of planning and fulfillment processes. You will help improve on-time delivery and lead time, ensure adherence to inventory targets and optimize the supply plan, working under the Planning & Fulfillment Manager.

You will collaborate across procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to standardize operations and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain operations, order management, or materials handling.
• Proficiency in PO and STO/STPO management.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of invoice reconciliation and payment resolution processes.
• Solid understanding of logistics, shipping, and supply chain coordination.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP systems and supply chain software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and elevate when necessary.
• Strong follow-up and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the site supply planning process.
• Release Purchase Orders (POs) for Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Stock Transfer Orders (STOs).
• Support PO release activities and follow up on pending payments.
• Conduct regular vendor payment follow-ups to ensure timely processing and resolution of payment delays.
• Create and manage tickets for urgent payment requests and escalations.
• Investigate and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.
• Coordinate closely with the warehouse to resolve sales order issues impacting shipping and delivery activities.
• Establishes and shares best practices for operations planning, inventory management, and resource management.

Skills

PO management

Vendor relationship

Invoice reconciliation

ERP/SAP

Logistics coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Supply chain software

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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the development of the planning and fulfillment-related processes, skills, and tools. Each day, you will support performance improvement, including customer on-time delivery and lead time. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring adherence to inventory targets and supply plan optimization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the site supply planning process
• Release Purchase Orders (POs) for Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Stock Transfer Orders (STOs)
• Support PO release activities and follow up on pending payments
• Conduct regular vendor payment follow-ups to ensure timely processing and resolution of payment delays
• Create and manage tickets for urgent payment requests and escalations
• Investigate and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues
• Coordinate closely with the warehouse to resolve sales order (SO) issues impacting shipping and delivery activities
• Establishes and shares best practices for operations planning, inventory management, and resource management.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain operations, order management, or materials handling.
• Proficiency in Purchase Order (PO) and STO/STPO management.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of invoice reconciliation and payment resolution processes.
• Solid understanding of logistics, shipping, and supply chain coordination.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/SAP systems and supply chain software.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and elevate when necessary.
• Strong follow‑up and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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 Aff…

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request 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]

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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
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• 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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.

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