Material Flow Specialist

ABB • Mebane, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Flow Specialist supports deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for ABB’s Electrification Distribution Solutions organization in Mebane, North Carolina. The role promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement by mentoring and coaching teams, leading operational excellence projects, and improving and sustaining local business performance. The work model is onsite, and key stakeholders include operations, warehouse, and procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chain.
• Good understanding of inventory control, material planning, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Structured problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment, logistics processes, and warehouse best practices.
• Work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Procurement, Production Planning, and Warehouse teams to prevent material shortages or excess inventory.
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to improve receiving, storage, and shipping processes.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and process bottlenecks.
• Create and track KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, cycle times, and warehouse performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company operational standards.
• Mentor and coach teams to deliver operational excellence and improve results.
• Deploy and lead projects to improve and sustain local business performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level