Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

·         Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

·         Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

·         An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

·         Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

·         A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

·         A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Manager Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for managing and enhancing supply planning operations at the Diabetes Care third party manufacturer (TPM) location in Buffalo Grove, IL that support that support Division requirements. This role is a key conduit to ensure Abbott’s supply chain needs are appropriately translated and supported at a TPM. .  This will include ensuring systems and reports are suitably scalable for future growth potential.  Participate in the monthly integrated business process (IBP) and drive on-going continuous improvement activities within supply chain operations within Abbott at the TPM. Play a key role in the achievement of ADCs high levels of customer satisfaction while supporting cost reduction activities.

Part of a team responsible for delivering millions of FreeStyle Libre  sensor kits per annum.

Responsible for excellent customer service through scheduling, analyzing/maintaining data to maximize productivity and minimize costs.

What You'll Work On

• Support Diabetes Care division and TPM formaster scheduling and replenishment planning activities for  Freestyle Libre sensors kits
• Lead a team of supply chain analysts to support base business and plan for new product introduction impact
• Develop and maintain supply planning reports to generate MPS, replenishment plans, project inventory, measure manufacturing / replenishment adherence, monitor back orders, and various other supply chain planning KPI’s.
• Communicate KPI’s to upper management.
• Supply Chain Planning System Subject matter expert for Power BI, Veeva and ERP integration projects.
• Partner with divisional logistics and supply planning teams to ensure appropriate TPM support
• Analyze root causes of supply change requests, E&O and back orders.
• Drive initiatives for on-going continuous improvement activities to reduce number of supply changes, reduce E&O and reduce back orders.
• Oversee regional planning of designated product line including ability to set safety levels, planning horizon, last time buy quantity, launch quantity, annual MPS and develop level loaded plan.
• Ensure inventory is transferred between worldwide manufacturing and distribution locations.
• Prepare and present product review slides at monthly S&OP meeting to upper levels of management.
• Initiate and lead cross functional project teams that support business initiatives to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Possible activities:  process map and document existing process/system/data flow, gain consensus, recommend improvements, implement, document new process and training instructions, and ensure compliance of agreed improvement.
• Interfaces continuously with ADC global supply planning,  global sourcing, order management and inventory control, business intelligence, IT, logistics, NPI, engineering, finance and quality teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or Art degree, plus 5 years related experience, or
• 5 years related experience in a supply chain or operations preferred.
•  Experience in one or more of the following areas: order management, order fulfillment, logistics, customer service, master scheduling, inventory planning, inventory control, manufacturing, supplier quality, regulatory affairs or engineering.
• Requires excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with numerous functions, build consensus across functional, business units, and geographic boundaries.
•  Must be skilled user of Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP/MRP system(s) experience
• People leadership experience

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

United States > Flex Buffalo Grove : 700 Corporate Grove

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf