Planning & Fulfillment Specialist

ABB • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

ABB is seeking an experienced Planning & Fulfillment Specialist to join its Planning & Fulfillment team in the Critical Power Division. The role supports the development of planning and fulfillment processes, drives performance improvement, and advances planning KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, lead time, and resource utilization. The specialist acts as a subject matter expert, working with local planners, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to embed best practices and deliver measurable improvements. The role is onsite and reports to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning, fulfillment, supply chain, or operations roles.
• Expertise in SAP, with at least 2 years of experience using MM, PP, SD, and WM modules.
• Proven track record of improving planning KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and lead time.
• Strong analytical skills, including root-cause analysis and translating data into actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of S&OP, inventory management, and demand and supply planning processes.
• Must already have work authorization permitting employment with ABB in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Establish and share best practices for operations planning, inventory management, and resource management.
• Support local Operations Planners, Master Schedule Planners, and Material Planners in implementing new processes and tools.
• Support the site supply planning process and local implementation of planning technology solutions.
• Perform standard and ad hoc detailed analyses of planning and fulfillment metrics, including Days Inventory on Hand (DIH), on-time delivery, lead time, forecast accuracy, and resource utilization.
• Identify root causes of underperformance and drive improvement initiatives across businesses.
• Compile and share weekly and monthly reports with business leaders on planning, fulfillment, and inventory performance.
• Support management of finished and semi-finished goods and/or raw materials in line with company guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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