Posted:
2/18/2026, 6:06:48 AM
Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Supply Chain Specialist
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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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
Our location in Abbott Park (Lake Bluff), IL currently has an opportunity for Supply Chain Specialist. The Supply Chain Specialist ensures smooth manufacturing operations by coordinating production schedules, managing material flow, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. They troubleshoot issues, support quality and planning needs, and adjust supply plans to meet changing customer and production demands. They are responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of the organization’s supply chain.
What You’ll Work On
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
Collect manufacturing order data and confirm feasibility prior to production start dates.
Support manufacturing operations by printing point-of-use manufacturing documents and assembling them into packets.
Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support the master schedule or independent demands.
Diagnose manufacturing and QC testing problems to minimize interruption to production.
Ensure finished goods and work-in-process availability. Forecast requirements and schedule production to meet these requirements.
Respond to unplanned demand or quality problems. May suggest changes to production schedules to meet changing production constraints.
Manage material flow from external and internal suppliers through manufacturing channels to achieve maximum production efficiency, minimizing waste and impacts to customers.
Understands and applies manufacturing systems; interprets manufacturing requirements.
Act as liaison between other departments to minimize impact on schedules of changes in product structures or internal quality issues.
Manage inventories and tactical planning, taking into account customer's future needs.
Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree with a good understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
2-5 years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
SAP experience
Experience with scheduling
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 – $122,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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
Website: https://abbott.com/
Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical