Distribution Analyst

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Analyst to join its Supply Chain team. This role involves managing inventory accuracy, supporting logistics, and conducting financial analyses to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supply chain management and advanced analytics, with proficiency in tools like SAP. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and integrity, and make a significant impact on the distribution of essential products across Canada.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in supply chain or operations.
• Project or program management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory accuracy and cycle count schedules.
• Support financial audits and conduct month-end inventory analyses.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Advanced Analytics

Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices

Supply Chain Best Practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Operations

Supply Chain Management Degree

Engineering Degree

Tools

SAP ECC

S4HANA

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas — immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care — as well as products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We aim to impact people's lives across key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, along with our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

We have an opportunity for a Distribution Analyst to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will create and analyze data from various sources, supporting the Logistics and Supply Chain team in activities related to the supply and distribution of products in Canada.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage inventory accuracy between the warehouse WMS and AbbVie IMS (SAP), including creating and maintaining cycle count schedules based on product ABC categorization.
• Ensure routine cycle counting processes are followed by 3PLs, including counts, documentation, review, and approval.
• Summarize adjustments due to cycle count discrepancies for review and approval by Finance before making adjustments.
• Track and trend inventory adjustments to ensure alignment.
• File all cycle count documentation for audit reviews.
• Participate in financial audits at 3PL, providing necessary documentation promptly.
• Request ad hoc counts at 3PL as needed.
• Review and file other counting documentation such as pick line audits and ad hoc counts.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of customer inquiry investigations related to OS/SS/Incorrect shipments.
• Run daily inventory reconciliation reports between 3PL and AbbVie systems, identify discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions.

All activities related to ensuring EDI functionality between warehouse WMS and AbbVie IMS:

• Monitor IDOC failure messages and process them as approved by Global IT.

Financial and Data Analyses activities include:

• Supporting financial audits with shipping documentation and SAP reports.
• Assisting the Distribution Manager with KPIs, invoicing, SAP and 3PL reporting, SOP reviews, and investigations.
• Conducting month-end inventory KPI analyses, order accuracy, and returns reviews.
• Providing 3PL invoicing reconciliation reports.
• Analyzing, reviewing, logging, requesting credits, and approving 3PL invoices.
• Running daily outbound delivery and returns reports, verifying outbound deliveries.
• Supporting order management for cancellations, batch determinations, and SAP transactions.

Activities related to destruction, outbound orders, and returns include:

• Creating manual proforma invoices for passive shipper returns and other returns.
• Reviewing destruction requests and preparing destruction lists for approval.
• Running delivery interface reports daily and following up on open deliveries.
• Tracking destruction orders to ensure SOP compliance and proper documentation.
• Reviewing and approving destruction invoices.

Qualifications

Education / Experience required:

• Bachelor of Science or university degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering with five to seven years of relevant experience.
• Project or program management experience; knowledge of supply chain best practices preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems (SAP ECC, S4HANA, etc.) is an asset.

Essential skills and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to coordinate with third-party planning and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of good distribution practices (GDP) and Canadian distribution & transportation channels.
• Supply chain certification (e.g., APICS CPIM, Lean) is an asset.
• Greenbelt and Lean Six Sigma certifications are desirable.
• Advanced analytics and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required.

AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment for employees in Quebec. However, advanced knowledge of English / fluency in English is essential for this position due to interactions with outside clients, regions, and internal teams.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities to apply.

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to integrity, innovation, transforming lives, and serving communities. For more details, visit the provided links for equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations.