Supply Chain Manager

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:

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The work model for the role is: Onsite, Columbus, MS

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 to 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 degree with minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing roles (production, purchasing, planning, or scheduling); OR an Associate degree with minimum 8 years of experience; OR minimum 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.

• Experience & Technical Skills: Minimum 6 years in manufacturing; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; working knowledge of bills of materials 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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. 

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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. 

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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 
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks 
• 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. #LI-Onsite

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