Front End Operations & Order Management Leader

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This position reports to

Business Manager – E2E

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented leader to oversee the Planning, Fulfillment, Order Entry, and Order Management teams within our Front-End Trading Group division. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence in the delivery of mission-critical solutions for industries including data centers, hospitals, and semiconductor facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record in order management, supply chain and operational management within high-stakes manufacturing environments. The work model for the role is onsite (#LI-Onsite) in our Richmond, VA facility. You will be mainly accountable for: – Developing and executing strategies for efficient planning, fulfillment, order entry, and order management processes to meet customer demands in mission-critical industries. – Enhancing supply chain and order management processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of mission-critical products. – Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers in the data center, healthcare, and semiconductor sectors. – Implementing best practices and cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in planning, supply chain, or operations management, preferably within the electrical manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and driving efficiency in mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP systems, supply chain tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2 023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. MyBenefitsABB.com

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