Abbott

Senior Demand Planner

Abbott$78K — $156K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
  • 3-5 years' experience in forecasting / demand planning.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain Reagent demand and supply forecasts to meet customer service and inventory targets.
  • Review data to update demand forecasts and facilitate clarity between demand and supply.
  • Manage inventory levels to balance customer service and financial objectives.
  • Partner with suppliers and warehouse affiliates to optimize material flow.
  • Elevate short supply risks and lead mitigation efforts during supply shortages.
  • Support New Product Launch (NPI) projects and manage new item setups in MRP and SAP systems.
  • Contribute to supply chain continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs for employees and families.
  • Diverse career opportunities within Abbott.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity
  • This is not a remote opportunity
  • Traveling up to 10%


What You'll Work On
  • Establishes and maintains Reagent demand and supply forecasts to meet customer service and target inventory levels.
  • Reviews data from various sources to establish and refresh demand forecasts. Analyzes trends and updates forecasts as necessary. Facilitates meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure clarity between demand and supply.
  • Responsibly manages inventory levels balancing customer service levels and division financial objectives. Forecasts inventory levels and reports on actuals.
  • Partners with internal / external suppliers, warehouse partners and/or affiliates to optimize the flow of material.
  • Elevates short supply risk and leads mitigation efforts. Coordinates with customer service and/or affiliates on product allocations during periods of short supply to minimize impact to revenue.
  • Represents planning on key divisional New Product Launch (NPI) projects and product phase outs. Executes necessary new item setup steps in MRP and SAP systems.
  • Leads and/or contributes to cross functional business processes and supply chain continuous improvement projects.
  • Maintains MRP and SAP planning master data and router accuracy.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
  • 3-5 years' experience in forecasting / demand planning.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in fast paced, changing environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and MS Excel experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and elevation skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise / cross-division business unit model.
  • Experience with SAP and MRP software.
  • Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
  • Power BI experience.


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.

The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain

DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:
United States > Lake Forest : CP01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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