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:
Unit Manager
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In this role, you will be responsible for leading supply planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations. As part of the site leadership team, you will drive planning initiatives to optimize finished goods and material flow, improving on-time delivery and reducing lead times. You will develop and maintain supply plans ensuring optimal inventory levels and material availability, while overseeing warehouse operations to fulfil orders efficiently and support business objectives. A key focus of this role will be to streamline information and material flow across planning and fulfilment functions to enhance operational efficiency and ensure adherence to inventory targets and supply chain best practices.
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.
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.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
- Work model: Onsite at our ABB Furse facility in Nottingham.
Owns the site supply planning process and provides visibility of supply capacity and local supply objectives. Provides feedback on the site’s ability to support the demand plan and ensure alignment between planning and execution.
Being accountable for warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, internal movements and shipping, to ensure efficiency and accuracy. You will implement and maintain inventory control systems to track stock levels, manage replenishment, and minimize discrepancies.
Being accountable for entire site inventory management and material movements, driving optimization projects, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and identifying opportunities for process enhancements within planning and fulfilment operations to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Leading cross-functional initiatives to optimize on-time delivery, lead times, inventory, resource utilization, and forecast accuracy. You will coordinate responses to unplanned events and align operational strategies to support business objectives.
Managing and developing the planning and warehouse teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring team capability to deliver operational excellence.
Ensuring compliance with ABB's code of conduct, global and local standards, and relevant regulations. You will prioritize safety standards across all operations and maintain integrity and adherence to ABB's core values and ethics.
Qualifications for the Role
Relevant degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field would be beneficial but not essential
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or operations, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions to optimize supply chain processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proven leadership skills with experience in managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools is required.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage unplanned events effectively while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.
Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.
More about us
ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.
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?
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