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Materials Scheduler & Planner

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  • Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and materials planning among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a mid-level role.
  • ABB has 2,200+ other open roles on Level.
  • Posted within the past two weeks.

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Materials Scheduler & Planner to generate detailed production schedules, execute MRP, and manage production requirements and material availability.

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
materials-planningproduction-schedulingmrpsupply-chaininventory-control

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:

Purchasing Manager

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Job Summary

In this role, you will have the opportunity to generate a detailed production schedule based on the production plan to maximize the use of resources and meet established production specifications and schedules. Each day, you will feed information on production capacity issues and material availability. You will also showcase your expertise by releasing manufacturing work orders.

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

  • Creating and maintaining a detailed production schedule from the production plan.
  • Executing daily, plant-level Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to create and manage production requirements to meet the production delivery schedules.
  • Establishing sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipment dates per the master schedule/plan.
  • Monitoring schedule adherence, identifying key root causes for deviation, and taking follow-up improvement action.

Qualifications for the Role

  • Good operational understanding of purchasing and materials control processes
  • Basic knowledge of Pull/Push systems and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
  • Strong organisational and team-working skills
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Willingness to develop professionally

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.


  • 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 and more)
  • Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent 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 to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes 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.


Run What Runs the World.

#ABBCareers


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.

How we rate this

Materials Scheduler & Planner at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Materials PlanningProduction SchedulingMrpSupply ChainInventory ControlMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Questions you could be asked

  1. Tell me about a project where materials planning was part of your work. What did you do?
  2. Tell me about a project where production scheduling was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where mrp was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where inventory control was part of your work. What did you do?

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