ABB Ltd

Supply Chain Manager

ABB Ltd$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing roles or 8+ years in Supply Chain Management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of bills of materials (BOMs).
  • Preferred experience with SAP and APICS certification.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven leadership abilities.
  • Work authorization permitting employment in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plant operations in material planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
  • Drive initiatives to improve on-time delivery and optimize resources.
  • Coordinate with planning teams to align plant supply with global demand.
  • Ensure operations comply with safety and integrity standards.
  • Manage monthly operations planning and enhance raw/WIP inventory processes.
  • Respond effectively to unplanned events and enhance logistics efficiency.
  • Support technology changes and develop the local planning team.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans (PPO or High Deductible with HSA) and two dental options.
  • Comprehensive life and disability insurance benefits, including short and long-term coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
  • 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy for salaried exempt positions.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Manufacturing Unit Manager West

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead plant operations across material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, customer service, warehousing, and resource management. You will drive initiatives to improve on-time delivery, reduce lead times, and optimize resources while coordinating with hub and BU planning teams to align plant supply with global demand. You will be accountable for delivery performance, inventory levels, and production capacity, providing strong leadership through clear communication, informed decision-making, and team accountability.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Safety, Integrity & Compliance: Ensure all operations follow company policies, health and safety guidelines, and integrity standards while promoting a safe, compliant work environment.
  • Operations, Materials & Inventory Management: Lead monthly operations planning; align engineering, manufacturing, testing, and materials with short-term scheduling; manage local material capability inputs; oversee supplier S&OP engagement; and own raw/WIP inventory processes and optimization projects.
  • Fulfillment, Logistics & Continuous Improvement: Run short-term planning connected to S&OP and the master schedule; coordinate responses to unplanned events; drive efficient receiving, shipping, warehousing, and material handling; and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools.
  • Technology & People Leadership: Support changes in planning systems, business processes, and ERP tools while leading and developing the local planning team through effective organization, coaching, and performance management.


Qualifications for the role:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree with minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing roles (production, purchasing, planning, scheduling or similar). 8+ years of Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing - Preferred.
  • Experience & Technical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; working knowledge of bills of materials (BOMs) and routings; SAP experience preferred; APICS certification a plus.
  • Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities; proven leadership and collaboration across all levels; professional, positive, and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $XX and $XX annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • 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


Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)


Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
NASDAQ

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