Material Planner

ABB LTD•Athens, TN

67d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for end-to-end planning of inventory, including Sales in Excess of invoicing from purchase requisition to customer invoice. Each day, you will support internal customer service inquiries. You will also showcase your expertise by setting inventory parameters and targets and ensuring adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders. The work model for the role is: on site Athens, TN

Requirements

BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 3 years' experience preferred in supply chain management
Expertise with spreadsheets, databases and specialized inventory management software is essential.
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, maintain detailed records and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Meticulous attention to detail to accurately track inventory and identify discrepancies.
Clear and effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and present findings to management.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

Forecast future inventory needs based on historical data, sales forecasts, and market trends to anticipate demand.
Develop and implement procedures to optimize stock levels, ensuring they meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers, managing forecasts and addressing critical supply and delivery issues.
Analyze inventory and sales data to identify trends, monitor performance metrics and provide reports to management for decision-making
Conduct regular audits and physical inventory counts to verify stock accuracy and compliance with procedures.
Develops plans to ensure all raw material requirements for production are met, managing orders and supplier ship requirements.
Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers, managing forecasts and addressing critical supply and delivery issues.

Benefits

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
Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.