Production Planner

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The Production Planner is in charge of creating constrained engineering and production plans, material plans and work-in-progress inventory rationalization, including sales in excess of invoicing, in order to improve service levels and optimize working capital. In this role, you will be contributing to customer satisfaction, profitability, supplier relations, and various internal customer driven enhancements. The Material Planner is responsible for procuring and managing inventory, managing prime sourcing channels, engaging domestic and international suppliers, quickly resolving open issues, contributing to overall customer satisfaction, and is customer focused. The focus of the production planner is to support the rebuild and reconditioning department. The planner provides integral support to supply projects with the proper material to execute quickly for the customer.

This position reports to

Inventory Planning &Logistics Supervisor

Your responsibilities

• Material forecasting and planning for Robot refurbishment projects
• Procurement of new configurable Robot Systems
• Manage and maintain inventory to ensure proper service level for best overall customer satisfaction
• Work with suppliers to improve ABB’s position in the market by negotiating reduced lead times, reduced costs, and by maintaining positive and productive supplier-customer relationships
• Material master data administration within SAP
• Develop process improvements and enhancements to improve daily activities, and to improve the way we do business
• Able to react fast in emergencies and find solutions to minimize negative impacts on end customers; use critical thinking in difficult and challenging situations
• Resolve urgent issues using problem solving, research, and negotiation skills. Fast learner, highly efficient worker, team player, customer-oriented

Your background

• Bachelor’s in Business, supply chain, or related field and/or at least 2 years’ experience in material planning or inventory management, order handling, customer service, and warehousing experience
• Must be able to facilitate a meeting when required
• Ability to manage multiple demands fast and effectively
• Proven teamwork success
• General ERP experience, SAP preferred
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world’s leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/robotics We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.