Strategic Material Planner — SAP ERP & Inventory

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Installation Products Inc. in Mt Juliet, TN is seeking an Inventory Planner to own end-to-end inventory planning, from purchase requisitions to customer invoicing, while supporting internal customer service inquiries daily.

You will define inventory policies, manage safety stock and reorder points, coordinate material planning with buyers, and partner with operations to ensure timely replenishment using SAP, Excel, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field with 2+ years relevant work experience in Materials Planning, Sourcing, and Logistics.
• Associate's degree in Materials/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field with 7+ years relevant work experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of integrated ERP systems, specifically SAP.
• APICS / ISM or equal supply chain certifications.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Solid time management and organization skills.
• Clear communication and presentation skills.
• Candidates already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure the best possible supplier performance in terms of supplier on-time delivery, Minimum Order Quantity, quality, lead time, and flexibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

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

Associate's degree in Materials/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant work experience

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

ABB Installation Products Inc. in Mt Juliet, TN is seeking an Inventory Planner to own end-to-end inventory planning, from purchase requisitions to customer invoicing, while supporting internal customer service inquiries daily.

You will define inventory policies, manage safety stock and reorder points, coordinate material planning with buyers, and partner with operations to ensure timely replenishment using SAP, Excel, and Power BI.