Global Planning & Fulfillment Specialist – Demand Planning

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: GPG Planning & fulfillment manager __ Your role and responsibilities In this role you will be responsible for forecasting product demand across four global manufacturing facilities, ensuring Supply chain optimization with Procurement team and production planning to meet customer requirements in the UPS industry. This role involves analyzing market trends, collaborating with sales teams and factory managers, and balancing supply chain efficiency across multiple regions to minimize costs while maintaining high service levels. Work model: Remote /Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: Acting as the global planning point of contact for the defined product line Responsible for the end-to-end process optimization to reduce overall end-to-end lead times, inventory, including Sales In Excess (SIE) of invoicing, and customer on-time delivery, improving fulfillment and value chain visibility. Creating and maintaining rolling 18-24 months of unconstrained demand forecasts for assigned product line Supporting local operations planners, master schedule planners, and material planners in implementing new processes and/or tools for supply- & demand planning. Supporting the implementation of planning and fulfillment strategies aligned with the business strategy in Critical Power factories Performing standard and ad hoc detailed analyses of planning and fulfillment metrics, including inventory, on-time delivery, lead time, forecast accuracy, and resource utilization. Establishing and shares best practices for operations planning, inventory management, and resource management. Qualification for the role BA degree in engineering (ideally industrial, electrical engineering) or Business Engineering or Supply Chain or any degree with relevant years of experience in the area Preferred background in supply planning or/and demand planning within a global environment At least 3 years of experience in similar role Strong expertise in inventory management, optimization and analytics Strong problem-solving skills and good stakeholders’ relationship management skills Advanced data analytics capabilities with a focus on operational performance improvement Expert-level knowledge of SAP MM/PP modules Strong data visualization and analytical skills ( e.g. PBI) Fluency in English (both written and spoken) More about us ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage for a location in the European Union, covered by the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The final offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards. 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.