Operations Planner

ABB is hiring an Operations Planner. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Excel, ERP and material planning among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Operations Planner responsible for reliable production, material planning, supplier coordination, and inventory optimization.

ExcelERP

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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:

Planning & Fulfillment Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring reliable production through effective material planning, supplier coordination, and inventory optimization. Aligns demand and supply to maintain service levels, reduce working capital, and minimize shortages and excess stock. Drives operational excellence through data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, in line with ABB’s performance standards and values.

The work model for the role is onsite.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Business Area.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Execute MRP, release purchase orders, and expedite critical materials to support production schedules while optimizing inventory and reducing excess/obsolete stock through root cause analysis and KPI monitoring (on-time delivery, turnover, days on hand, supplier performance)
Manage supplier relationships and replenishment processes, resolve urgent supply issues, and follow up on invoices and supplier payments
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure efficient operations and continuity of delivery
Drive operational excellence and cost efficiency through daily material reviews, proactive risk mitigation, and working capital improvement initiativesOur team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Up to 2 years of experience in a similar role is advantageous
Strong knowledge of material planning modules within ERP systems, advanced Excel skills
Fluent in English communication
Passionate about learning, innovation, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Annual local incentive plan
13th salary
Мonthly transportation allowance
Monthly food vouchers
Home office - limited opportunity
5 days extra paid leave
Additional health insurance
Birthday allowance

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

Operations 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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ 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.

Key facts

Operations Planner is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Stryama, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The job was posted on October 1, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Material PlanningInventory OptimizationSupply ChainExcelERP

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where material planning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where inventory optimization was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
What's a project where you used Excel hands-on?
Walk me through how you've used ERP in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Material Planning, Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain, Excel, and ERP. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

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