Abbott

Senior Demand Planner

Abbott$78K — $156K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Ability to work in a complex, matrixed environment.
  • Proficient in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Review data from various sources to establish and refresh demand forecasts.
  • Manage inventory levels while balancing customer service with financial objectives.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and warehouse partners to optimize material flow.
  • Identify short supply risks and coordinate mitigation efforts.
  • Represent planning in New Product Launch (NPI) projects and phase-outs.
  • Lead cross-functional business processes and supply chain improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accuracy of MRP and SAP planning master data.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Support for balanced family life.
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

The Senior Demand Planner establishes and maintains Reagent demand and supply forecasts to meet customer service and target inventory levels.

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

What You’ll Work On

  • 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 on 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, or related field.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • MS Excel experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years9 experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model is preferred.
  • Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
  • Experience with SAP and MRP software.
  • 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

The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 6 $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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Net Income
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Founded
1944
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