JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world - in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

Description

We are announcing an opening for the position of Supply Planner. This vacancy has arisen due to the internal promotion of our current Suppy Planner. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team and continue driving our continuous improvement and customer experience enhancement efforts forward. This role offers a high visibility and further short to mid-term career opportunities. The position holder will report to the manager of SCM and will work closely with all SCM functions (Japan & Global), Procurement, QC, Finance, Commercial and external business partners.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and execute supply plans based on demand forecasts to ensure product availability

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and products fully utilize SAP MRP function

• Optimize inventory levels to reduce excess stock and improve turnover rates. Implement inventory control techniques such as safety stock calculations

• Analyze demand forecasts and adjust supply strategies accordingly

• Support for New Products: Assist in the launch of new products and the phase-out of obsolete ones

• Analyze data and present the findings to management and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner

• Create and maintain SCM dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI

• Roll out Global initiatives and share best practices

• Lead cross-functional project teams to take concrete actions to turn opportunities into realizations

• Ensure all supply chain activities comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards. This includes maintaining documentation and records for audits and inspections

• Support the manager of SCM on projects and when there is an ad hoc need

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt) are beneficial

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain analysis or planning by SAP, with a preference for experience in the medical device industry

• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems, effective communication skills, and a thorough understanding of quality and regulatory standards

• Strong sense of ownership and proactiveness

• Strong cross-functional understanding (Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs etc)

• Growth mindset

• Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated customer- and result-oriented approach

• Good analytical thinking capabilities and cost-consciousness

• Proficient in English (must be able to communicate also verbally with Global colleagues)

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

Japan > Matsudo-shi : 357 Nakahara, Matsuhidai

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable