ABB—Planning & Fulfillment Manager

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Description: 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: Manufacturing Unit Manager What we believe in At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story. Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will Oversees supply planning, inventory management, and resource management in the regional distribution center or local Sales organization. Manages planning initiatives to improve customer on-time delivery and lead time, ensuring adherence to inventory and supply plan. The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite This role is contributing to the ABB India, Electrification Business Smart Power Division in India. will be based at “Nelamangala - Bangalore – India”. You will be mainly accountable for: - Manage site supply planning and scheduling, ensuring alignment with Hub/PG S&OP processes by providing visibility into supply capacity, local objectives, and the site's ability to support demand plans. - Own inventory and working capital management, supporting optimization of raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and project inventories while maintaining effective inventory control processes and meeting NWC targets. - Manage fulfillment and short-term operational planning (S&OE), coordinating cross-functional teams to respond to demand fluctuations, mitigate supply risks, and ensure profitable and timely customer order execution. - Oversee supply chain improvement initiatives with Lean Six Sigma practices to boost on-time delivery, reduce cycle times, refine forecast accuracy, better manage inventory, and make more effective use of resources. - Oversee planning functions, system improvements, and staff development to refine planning workflows, expand ERP adoption, enhance team skills, and improve organizational effectiveness while supporting a results-driven culture. Qualifications for the role: - Qualification: Degree in Engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience in Material Planning, Supply Chain, or related disciplines. - Extensive experience in Material Planning and Supply Chain Management, with extensive experience in inventory control, procurement, and production support within large-scale organizations in the switchgear and electrical industry. - Extensive experience in S&OP, demand planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain coordination, ensuring seamless material availability and operational efficiency. - Solid understanding of import and export logistics, including supplier management, freight forwarding, customs regulations, and international trade processes. - Demonstrated ability in inventory optimization and working capital management, balancing service levels, inventory turns, and cost-effective material planning. - Collaborative leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional efforts, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. - Experience with switchgear and electrical products, including MCBs, wiring accessories, and distribution boards (DBs), along with effective communication and problem-solving skills to identify risks, uncover opportunities, and carry out corrective actions. More about us ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Recruitment Fraud Warning ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process. View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/home For more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning Skills: supply planning, inventory management, material planning, s&op, demand planning, erp systems, lean six sigma, inventory optimization, working capital management, procurement, production support, import and export logistics, supplier management, switchgear products, electrical products, stakeholder management, freight forwarding, customs regulations, international trade processes, continuous improvement