About Abbott

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world - in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

Description

We are announcing an opening for the position of Supply Planning Manager. This vacancy has arisen due to the internal promotion of our current Suppy Planning Manager. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team and continue driving our continuous improvement and customer experience enhancement efforts forward. This role offers a high visibility and further short to mid-term career opportunities. The position holder will report to the Head of SCM and will work closely with all SCM functions (Japan & Global), Procurement, QC, Finance, Commercial and external business partners.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and execute supply plans based on demand forecasts to ensure product availability
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and products. Negotiate with suppliers to optimize lead times
• Optimize inventory levels to reduce excess stock and improve turnover rates. Implement inventory control techniques such as safety stock calculations
• Analyze demand forecasts and adjust supply strategies accordingly
• Support for New Products: Assist in the launch of new products and the phase-out of obsolete ones
• Analyze data and present the findings to management and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
• Create and maintain sales dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI
• Roll out Global initiatives and share best practices
• Lead cross-functional project teams to take concrete actions to turn opportunities into realizations
• Ensure all supply chain activities comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards. This includes maintaining documentation and records for audits and inspections
• Support Head of SCM on projects and when there is an ad hoc need

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt) are beneficial
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain analysis or planning, with a preference for experience in the medical device industry
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel,Power BI Tableau) and ERP systems, effective communication skills, and a thorough understanding of quality and regulatory standards
• Strong sense of ownership and proactiveness
• Strong cross-functional understanding (Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs etc)
• Growth mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated customer- and result-oriented approach
• Good analytical thinking capabilities and cost-consciousness
• Can manage ambiguity and develop concepts from scratch
• Proficient in English (must be able to communicate also verbally with Global colleagues)