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Planning & Fulfillment Manager
Supply Planning & Warehouse Operations Lead – ABB Furse, Nottingham
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that possible. 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
About the Role
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 fulfill orders efficiently and support business objectives. A key focus of this role will be to streamline information and material flow across planning and fulfillment 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.
- Accountable for warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, internal movements, and shipping, to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Implements and maintains 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 fulfillment operations to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Leads cross-functional initiatives to optimize on-time delivery, lead times, inventory, resource utilization, and forecast accuracy. Coordinates responses to unplanned events and aligns operational strategies to support business objectives.
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People Management & Leadership:
- Manages and develops the planning and warehouse teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring team capability to deliver operational excellence.
Compliance & Safety:
- Ensures compliance with ABB’s code of conduct, global and local standards, and relevant regulations. Prioritizes safety standards across all operations and maintains integrity and adherence to ABB’s core values and ethics.
Qualifications for the Role
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field (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 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:
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- 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)
- Internal mobility opportunities, mentorship, and access to projects globally
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous employee referral scheme
For the 6th consecutive year, ABB UK has been recognized as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organization’s dedication to a better world of work and demonstrates excellence in 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 for ease of installation and performance in demanding and harsh conditions, ensuring safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses, and people worldwide.
Products include:
- Commercial Essentials: Electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut, and cable tray metal framing
- Premier Industrial: Ty-Rap® cable ties, Liquidtight Systems® protection, PVC-coated and nylon conduit systems, grounding systems, and cable protection systems
Foundational markets include medium-voltage utilities (Elastimold™ reclosers, switchgear, capacitor switches, current-limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ fuses, and more).
We manufacture 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
Our Commitment to Diversity
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? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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