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ABB

Electrification, automation, and robotics solutions

Supply Chain Manager - Instrumentation

Supply Chain ManagementUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeBartlesville, OK, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience and a track record in sourcing, procurement, and production planning in global complex companies; experience in industrial automation, automotive, or aerospace environments is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated people leadership experience, including developing and leading teams.
  • Proven knowledge and use of SAP.
  • Strong knowledge of key business categories, particularly EMS, PCBA components, mechanical, and casting.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time as required.
  • Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain operations, with proven experience applying production and material planning strategies to optimize performance and ensure effective execution.
  • Experience leading S&OP, demand management, and supply planning processes while driving supply chain process improvements, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
  • Must already have work authorization that permits employment with ABB in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Product Development, Product Engineering, and global SCM teams to improve end-to-end business performance.
  • Lead local Procurement and Planning teams, ensuring they are properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed; guide, motivate, and develop direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.
  • Own inventory optimization and material availability by developing inventory strategies and maintaining supply continuity processes that support supply chain performance and align with Division and Business Line objectives.
  • Drive end-to-end customer order execution by coordinating internal and external resources, aligning with sales teams, and leading short-term planning processes to improve on-time delivery, optimize lead times, and respond effectively to changing customer and operational needs.
  • Own the site supply planning process, provide visibility of supply capacity and local supply objectives into the S&OP process, and feed back the site's ability to support the demand plan.
  • Define and execute the Local Division Procurement strategy and priorities in alignment with business objectives, operational performance targets, and global category strategies.
  • Drive cost competitiveness and deliver cost reduction results across direct and indirect materials, services, transportation, and logistics.
  • Own supplier delivery performance, quality, lead times, and supply risk management.
  • As a member of the local Operations leadership team, drive end-to-end supply chain competitiveness, resilience, and business performance through order execution planning and monitoring, supplier and supply network management, supply and capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
  • Work with the global Instrumentation SCM organization, SCM teams across manufacturing units, and cross-functional teams to shape and execute business priorities, strengthen operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and cost competitiveness, and contribute to the success of the Instrumentation business.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing environments.
  • Extensive experience in inventory optimization and control within manufacturing environments, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, leverage analytical and business acumen, and translate strategic objectives into measurable business results.

About the Company

ABB

Electrification, automation, and robotics solutions

ABB provides electrification and automation technologies for industry and infrastructure. Its products include smart building systems, electric vehicle charging, robotics, motors and drives, and factory automation software, delivered as integrated hardware and software that manage energy and automate tasks. ABB differentiates itself with a long history in power and automation, a broad global footprint, and a focused portfolio around electrification, motion, process automation, and robotics, complemented by digital services. Its goal is to help customers use energy more efficiently and work more productively, enabling sustainable and resource-efficient operations and transportation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2007

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