VMI Planner Analyst

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The VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Planner Analyst is responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems and developing recommendations that support procurement department activities. This role will consider remote applicants (within the US) for this role.

This position reports to

Customer Support Manager

Your responsibilities

• Gathers and interprets relevant data (cost, quality, demand patterns, etc.) and provides analytical support; Example, site inventory and material stock out analysis and trends, material availability reports
• Develops and communicates periodic trend and performance reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Leads/supports process improvement teams
• Provides Material Requirements Planning (MRP) support to buyers; Example, training documents, and coaching. Coordinates daily material issues and communication, ensuring alignment between production stockouts versus SAP stockouts
• Analyzes inventory trends and reports findings
• Supports part analysis
• Reviews material plans (planned orders) against actuals
• Demonstrates ABB’s core values and group safety and integrity standards and acts accordingly
• Implements and ensures compliance with the ABB code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies and processes in their assigned area
• Ensures adherence to all relevant internal and statutory regulations and policies
• Ensures integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities
• Demonstrates an understanding of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) terms, concept application, reporting and risks
• Ensures adherence to the collaboration objectives of the team to maximize results for ABB
• Leads their own development journey by seeking knowledge and learning opportunities within the team
• Manages relationships with stakeholders in their own area of responsibility and ensures alignment

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree required; advance degree preferred with minimum 5 Years of experience in sales, trends, business analysis preferred
• General knowledge of the electrical industry or parallel industry preferred
• Combination of education and experience demonstrating ability for more complex assignment and/or promotable within the organization
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills and MS Office
• Basic Finance/Accounting Skills
• Experience in financial analysis, financial operations or internal controls preferred
• Experience using multiple tools such as Salesforce, Qlikview, SAP, among others
• Certified in Project and/or Process Management preferred
• Analytical experience and ability to analyze and interpret business performance measures
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) with all levels of an organization
• Proven track record of designing and managing successful programs at scale, both individually and in the context of a large program portfolio
• Problem solving skills, attention to detail, an ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints, resourcefulness and able to deal with ambiguity, prioritize while multi tasking and maintain flexibility in the performance of the job responsibilities. Embracing change is essential
• Budget & Performance Management
• Strategy & Strategy Implementation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Customer Satisfaction
• Order Handling & Fulfillment
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• 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
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), is the number one manufacturer of electrification products in North America with a 125-year history of providing innovation and customer- focused solutions for connecting and protecting electrical systems, as well as a unique differentiated medium voltage offering. Our products are used all around you, every day – orbiting the earth, working on Mars, on the fastest trains we ride, in the fastest cars of the world, crossing oceans, in factories producing your food, in the tallest buildings of the world, in the most modern hotels and in the walls of your home. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 38 premium brand names, our Division offerings are found wherever electricity is used. 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. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $74,900 and $139,100 annually. myBenefitsABB.com