Supply Chain Manager - Instrumentation

ABB Inc.; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

11 paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a senior procurement and planning leader in the United States to drive end-to-end supply chain performance. You will lead local procurement and planning teams, own inventory strategies, and ensure supply continuity while coordinating with sales and operations to improve on-time delivery and lead times.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic sourcing, and risk management within global ABB operations. Travel up to 10% is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement and production planning in global companies.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience using SAP in supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve end-to-end performance.
• Lead local Procurement and Planning teams and develop staff.
• Own inventory optimization and supply continuity.
• Coordinate order execution and improve on-time delivery.
• Define and execute Local Division Procurement strategy.
• Drive cost competitiveness across materials and logistics.
• Manage supplier delivery, quality, and risk.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

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:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Product Development, Product Engineering and global SCM teams to improve end-to-end business performance
• Lead local Procurement and Planning teams, ensuring that local teams are properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed; guiding, motivating and developing direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.
• Own inventory optimization and material availability by developing inventory strategies and maintaining supply continuity processes that support overall supply chain performance and align with Division/Business Line objectives.
• Drive end-to-end customer order execution by coordinating internal and external resources, aligning with sales teams, and leading short-term planning processes to improve on-time delivery, optimize lead times, and effectively respond to changing customer and operational needs.
• Own the site supply planning process; providing visibility of supply capacity and local supply objectives into the S&OP process; feeding back into S&OP the site's ability to support the demand plan
• Define and execute the Local Division Procurement strategy and priorities in alignment with business objectives, operational performance targets and global category strategies
• Drive cost competitiveness and delivering cost reduction results across direct and indirect materials, services, transportation and logistics
• Own supplier delivery performance, quality, lead times and supply risk management

As a key member of the local Operations leadership team, you will drive end-to-end supply chain competitiveness, resilience, and business performance through effective order execution planning and monitoring, supplier and supply network management, supply and capacity planning, and inventory optimization. Working closely with the global Instrumentation SCM organization, SCM team across manufacturing units and cross-functional teams, you will shape and execute business priorities, strengthen operational excellence, Customer satisfaction, and cost competitiveness, and contribute directly to the success of the Instrumentation business.

Qualifications for the role:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related disciplines
• 10+ Years of experience and track record in sourcing, procurement and production planning in global complex companies and, preferably, for Industrial automation, automotive, or aerospace environments.
• 5+ years of demonstrated people leadership experience, including developing and leading teams.
• Proven knowledge and usage of SAP
• Strong knowledge of key categories relevant to the business, particularly EMS, PCBA components, mechanical and casting
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, as required
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain operations, with proven experience applying production and material planning strategies to optimize performance and ensure effective execution
• Experience leading S&OP, demand management, and supply planning processes while driving supply chain process improvements, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing environments is considered an advantage
• Extensive experience in inventory optimization and control within manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, leverage strong analytical and business acumen, and translate strategic objectives into measurable business results

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 Affective Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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 Affective Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a 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]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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