Material Flow Specialist

ABB • Mebane, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Flow Specialist supports deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and mentors and coaches teams to deliver operational excellence. The role leads projects to improve and sustain local business performance. It is an onsite position contributing to ABB’s Electrification Distribution Solutions in Mebane, North Carolina, with operations, warehouse, and procurement as main stakeholders. The position reports to the Continuous Improvement Specialist.

Responsibilities include coordinating material flows throughout the facility, monitoring inventory, improving warehouse and logistics processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The role also investigates material and inventory issues, tracks operational KPIs, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.

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.
• Solid structured and 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 US.

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 support operational excellence and improved results.

What This Job Offers

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