Operations Planner_ ABB

Operations Planner_ ABB_ Florence, SC

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

 'Key Responsibilities
Material Planning & Master Data Management
•    Maintain and regularly review Material Master data, with a strong focus on MRP 1 to MRP 4 views to ensure planning accuracy.
•    Perform safety stock analysis and maintenance at least once per quarter based on consumption trends, variability, and business requirements.
•    Conduct ABC-XYZ-FMR analysis to optimize lot sizing and define appropriate MRP strategies.

MRP & Production Planning
•    Monitor and analyze MRP exception messages, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues related to planned orders and production orders.
•    Ensure timely conversion of planned orders into production orders to meet demand and reduce backlog.
•    Track and manage open backlog, including identifying incorrect demand generation or sales order booking under wrong categories.

System Cleanup & Data Accuracy
•    Perform regular system housekeeping to improve planning reliability, including:
o    Clearing COGI errors
o    Closing or correcting old/open purchase requisitions
o    Reviewing and resolving open deliveries
o    Cleaning up old planned and production orders
o    Closing obsolete reservations
•    Analyze and resolve IDOC errors in coordination with IT and other stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
•    Work closely with Buyers to ensure timely and accurate updates of PIRs (Planned Independent Requirements) and Source Lists (SL).
•    Collaborate with Process Engineering (PE) for:
o    BOM corrections
o    Alignment of E vs E/50 strategies
•    Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation from a scheduling and planning perspective.

Inventory Optimization & E&O Management
•    Conduct Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis on a regular basis.
•    Lead E&O review meetings and coordinate cross-functionally to determine actions such as selling, re-work, reuse, or scrapping of materials.

Continuous Improvement & Automation
•    Actively support and drive automation initiatives related to the production scheduling process.
•    Identify system gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities to enhance planning performance.
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Key Skills & Competencies
•    Strong knowledge of SAP PP / MM / MRP
•    Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills
•    Cross-functional collaboration and communication
•    Problem-solving and root cause analysis
•    Continuous improvement and automation orientation
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

•    Hands-on experience with SAP MRP and scheduling