Project Manager – Demand Planning

ABB•New Berlin, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Planning & Fulfillment Manager __ ABB in New Berlin, WI is hiring a Project Manager - Demand Planning supporting the Motion Drive Products Division. The Project Manager – Demand planning will support the execution and coordination of large channel and OEM project orders for the Motion Drive Product Division to ensure successful on-time delivery, accurate demand forecasting, material flow and availability and seamless cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth business environment. The work model for the role is: Hybrid in New Berlin, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of experience in supply chain, project management, or demand planning roles.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with ERP/planning systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities with large data sets and related tools (Power BI, Tableau or Similar).
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Experience with channel/distribution partner or OEM business models.
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar).
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP).
Experience in industrial manufacturing or electrical equipment industry.
Knowledge of demand planning software and statistical forecasting methods.

Responsibilities

Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables for large channel and OEM project opportunities while identifying and mitigating project risks proactively.
Track project status through demand planning process and communicate regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Work directly with Sr Demand Planner, Sales and Product Management to gather and validate project demand requirements and assist in developing accurate demand forecasts for assigned large-scale projects.
Support monthly demand review processes and S&OP meetings and monitor actual versus planned demand and flag variances early to enable corrective action.
Act as primary liaison between Planning and Fulfillment, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and customer teams.
Resolve supply chain constraints and escalate critical issues promptly to management.
Coordinate material availability and production scheduling with manufacturing teams.
Maintain accurate project documentation and records in planning systems (ERP, CRM), tracking and reporting on project financial performance and margin analysis.
Prepare reports and analyses on project performance metrics and KPIs and support forecasting tools and systems with data integrity and process improvements.

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
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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.