Supply Chain Specialist

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist manages and optimizes material inventory to support efficient production. The role analyzes demand forecasts, coordinates with suppliers, and collaborates with internal departments to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing costs. This is an onsite position reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. The position supports ABB’s NEMA Motors Division, which manufactures electric NEMA motors across seven manufacturing locations and serves customers in multiple industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
For the associate-degree or high-school pathways, experience must be in material planning or inventory management within a manufacturing or supply-chain environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with material-planning software.
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data, manage multiple priorities, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork and effective reporting.
Must already have work authorization that permits employment with ABB in the United States.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is preferred.
Project management knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material needs.
Develop strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize excess stock.
Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of materials.
Resolve material-related issues with suppliers and internal teams.
Use ERP systems to track inventory and manage orders.
Prepare regular reports on material-planning metrics and trends for management review.
Monitor inventory turnover and participate in initiatives to improve material-planning processes and supply-chain efficiency.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 times base pay.
Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to 1 times base pay.
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee-paid.
Company-paid short-term disability for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to buy up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate resources for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption support.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time-away policy.