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.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The OpportunityThis position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Division. Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.Our location in Temecula, CA currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Supply OptimizationTHIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY REQUIRED POSITIONMAIN PURPOSE OF ROLEP rimary Job FunctionThe position is responsible for maximizing product availability while optimizing inventory over the long term planning horizon. Position will influence members of the finance, R&D, marketing, customer service, and other members of supply chain enterprise to create strategies for network optimization and inventory. Manage supply risks and uncertainty and plans mitigation to respond to dynamic business conditions.Core Job Responsibilities
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
Compliance: Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures & contracts.
Strategy: Collaborate with business units & external third party providers to identify and document key assumptions that could impact the supply network and develop strategies for efficient response to changes.
Performance: Provides guidance and direction to teammates to ensure consistent execution to and escalation of deviations from, agreed strategies.
Financial: Accurate projection and reduction of Distressed Inventory (Excess & Obsolescence). Develops plans for Plan, LBE and LRP packages.
Service: Maximizing customer experience through product availability.
Inventory: Reduction of AV inventory to reduce capital, Standards Revision Variance (SRV) and distressed Inventory impact on the AV P&L. Analysis: Develops tools to test the cost, flexibility and efficiency of the network.
Accountability / Scope
Reports to Sr Supply Chain Manager and will be managing an assigned scope of products and manufacturing site(s).
Represents Supply interests during new product introduction and the life cycle management of the product.
Collaborates with the demand planning team to align on a monthly forecast and identify potential “what-if” scenarios.
Influences the AV manufacturing sites, Third Party providers and Distribution Center supply teams.
Interacts with the Marketing and Commercial teams for inventory reduction and delivery of customer service expectations.
Leads the reduction of AV inventory throughout the entire supply chain network.
Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial complexity and strategic impact to organization
Minimum Education
Bachelor degree (Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Management) or combination experience and education in related work background.
MBA preferred
Supply Chain and Project Management certifications preferred
Minimum Experience / Training Required
Minimum of 8+ years of related work experience
Supply Chain experience is required.
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Medical Device experience preferred but not required.
This position requires excellent leadership, problem solving, negotiating, and general “people skills
Excellent written and oral communications skills with particular attention to detail.
Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint and presenting to executive leadership
WHAT WE OFFER :At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
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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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)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/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
