Strategic Procurement & Inventory Planner

ABB; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for our US operations in Columbus, MS. This onsite role focuses on end-to-end procurement, material planning, supplier management, and ensuring policy compliance to sustain production and delivery.

You'll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and category teams, optimize inventory, and drive continuous improvement using SAP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years OR Associate's degree with 4+ years of supply chain, planning, purchasing, or related experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office Experience: (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Advanced Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and planning activities, including material ordering, supplier scheduling, PO administration, delivery tracking, invoice reconciliation, and policy compliance.
• Develop and execute inventory and replenishment strategies to ensure material availability and minimize stock-outs.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and stakeholders to align forecasts and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Associate's degree with 4+ years

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for our US operations in Columbus, MS. This onsite role focuses on end-to-end procurement, material planning, supplier management, and ensuring policy compliance to sustain production and delivery.

You'll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and category teams, optimize inventory, and drive continuous improvement using SAP and Power BI.