Robotics Material Planner / Production Buyer

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The Robotics Material Planner / Production Buyer handles end-to-end planning of inventory in excess of invoicing, from purchase requisition to customer invoice, assisting internal customer service inquiries. In this role, you will employ Supply Chain Management (SCM) knowledge and personal commitment to procure material and services to support production operations for the Auburn Hills Robot Supply Unit (SU), focusing on ensuring uninterrupted supply of materials so that the business has material on hand when required to fill production orders on time to customer requirements. Ensure purchases are in line with ABB Company and SCM instructions and procedures and in alignment with SU Global Commodity Strategies. As assigned by supervisor, lead short-term assignments for the company’s needs

This position reports to

Supply Chain Manager

Your responsibilities

• Daily evaluate MRP purchase signals to determine orders to place: Compare buy signals by looking at forecasted demand—raising questions to planning function when discrepancies appear. Within guidelines, make independent judgements on volume of material to buy after evaluating firm and forecasted demand, minimum order quantities (MOQs), lead time, supplier capacity, historic supplier performance, on-hand inventory, etc.
• Issue and manage purchase orders for assigned items and suppliers: Use SAP to issue POs (Purchase Order) from MRP (Material Requirements Planning) signals. Track and enter supplier order confirmations in SAP
• Proactively, follow up with supplies during order execution to ensure supplier on time delivery. Communicate supplier late deliveries to organization. Take order expediting actions as required to ensure material is available for production requirements. Daily manage “Red Lights” from SAP MRP
• Resolve supplier invoices issues—working with ABB’s read soft system to keep unresolved issues to a minimum
• Drive down overall cost of material for the AH SU, e.g., material prices, freight costs, packaging, storage costs, etc., to achieve annual SCM KPI (Key Performance Indicators) targets. Continually work to minimize expedited freight cost
• Source to suppliers and distribute percentage of supply among suppliers based on direction from Local Commodity Manager
• As assigned, publish local AH SU procurement KPIs, example, supplier OTD (on time delivery). Redlights, freight
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives—making recommendations and taking actions to implement improvement decisions. Act as backup person for SCM responsibilities, example, master planning and offsite logistics operation

Your background

• Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science degree required with SCM experience: 3 to 5 years, with focus on procurement and material planning
• Experience with ERP Systems, SAP preferred
• Knowledge of transportation & inventory practices
• SCM certification preferred, e.g., CPSM, CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional )
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings preferred
• Fluent English speaking and writing required, foreign language ability a plus (Mandarin)
• Ability to analyze data for decision making
• 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid