Director of Robot Parts & Warranty
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you your team and the world. As a global market leader well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABBs Robotics business a leading global robotics company. Were entering an exciting new chapter as weve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI robotics and next-generation computing. By joining us now youll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of roboticsworking alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Business Manager - Commercial and OperationsThe Director of Robot Parts & Warranty is a customer-focused leadership role that drives the aftermarket parts and warranty process for Robotics customers. Full strategic planning operating manufacturing procurement marketing and P&L responsibility for the spare team members locally and globally to provide world class customer service while balancing business KPIs. Coordinate and advise with the global Customer Service organizationpertaining toregionaland national impacts of global strategy.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid in Auburn Hills MI
Key Responsibilities
Own full P&L for U.S. robot parts business including orders revenue and EBITA performance.
Lead Customer Service Quality & Customer Experience (QCE) driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Direct strategic planning budgeting forecasting and management reporting to support business performance and growth.
Build lead and develop high-performing teams; oversee talent management organizational development and day-to-day operational direction.
Guide and approve key operational activities including pricing/quotes margin and credit approvals and resolution of complex customer issues.
Oversee customer consignment and spare parts agreements including offer approvals audits and lifecycle management; own spare parts KPIs across order management and inventory planning including productivity cost service levels OSAT inventory value and DSO.
Drive customer satisfaction through on-time delivery product availability quality and proactive engagement; lead complaint resolution and aftermarket sales negotiations.
Manage supplier relationships with PRUs and key local partners; establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships.
Optimize working capital (inventory value/turns) and lead order-to-cash execution; partner on business development initiatives and large deal pursuits while collaborating with global teams on strategy and compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree preferably in Business Supply Chain International Trade or similar field. MBA or Advanced Degree preferred
8 years of proven experience of customer support parts replacement/ aftermarket inventory trade tariffs warranty.
Experience managing service-level agreements (SLAs) lead-time commitments and customer escalations.
Deep expertise in spare parts planning and forecasting including demand variability installed base modeling and criticality-based stocking.
Strong background in inventory optimization (e.g. safety stock obsolescence management multiechelon inventory concepts). Demonstrated success in standardizing and improving parts processes (order fulfillment returns warranty reverse logistics)
Available to travel up to 20% - local and internationally.
Applicants must possess appropriate work authorization to work permanently in the United States
We empower you to take the lead share bold ideas and shape real outcomes. Youll grow through hands-on experience mentorship and learning that fits your goals. Here your work doesnt just matter it moves things forward
Whats in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll 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.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
Parental Leave up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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