Planning & Fulfillment Manager

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.

This position reports to

Unit Manager

Responsibilities

• Work model: Onsite at our ABB Furse facility in Nottingham.
• Own the site supply planning process, provide visibility of supply capacity and local supply objectives, and give feedback on the site’s ability to support the demand plan, ensuring alignment between planning and execution.
• Accountable for warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, internal movements and shipping, to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Implement and maintain inventory control systems to track stock levels, manage replenishment, and minimize discrepancies.
• 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.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to optimize on‑time delivery, lead times, inventory, resource utilization, and forecast accuracy. Coordinate responses to unplanned events and align operational strategies to support business objectives.
• Manage and develop the planning and warehouse teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring team capability to deliver operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with ABB’s code of conduct, global and local standards, and relevant regulations. Prioritize safety standards across all operations and maintain integrity and adherence to ABB’s core values and ethics.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

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