Global Supply Planning Lead — Strategy & Execution

AbbVie Inc.; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Senior Global Supply Planner (GSP) to lead 24‑month end‑to‑end volume planning and inventory strategy across multiple sites and distribution centers.

The role requires collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, finance and quality teams to meet market demand and optimize the supply network. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, support S&OP cycles, maintain SAP/JDA data, and drive continuous improvements while mentoring new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master level in operations, supply chain or business management.
• Minimum 5-7 years of work experience in a similar environment.
• Must be experienced with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Must be experienced with Advanced Planning Systems and/or tools.
• Be a team player with focus on improvement and a strong drive for results.
• Must possess high-level analytical skills. Proven strong problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to step into leadership role when required.
• Persistent, resilient and resourceful when confronted with obstacles, and resolved issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor and maintain a feasible 24-month end-to-end volume for supply and replenishment, and robust inventory plan for all assigned production families which fulfill business strategies, financial plans, and capacity constraints, and maintain the target inventory profiles to effectively support market sales.
• Daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal and external) to coordinate the supply of finished product, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials.
• Support financial plan/long-range planning (LRP) cycles by providing required data and input to long-term supply strategy. Execute financial processes including hedging, inventory reserve review, and product scrapping.
• Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments. Support S&OP process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution. Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity.
• Participate in monthly S&OP cycle by chairing supply/demand review with manufacturing site leadership and providing inputs as required to other S&OP activity.
• Ensure SAP and JDA are kept up to date with the latest information and that customers are informed timely of supply updates and risks.
• Participate in plant meetings to review and improve performance. Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
• Participate in/lead cross-functional projects as subject matter expert for GSP. Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations. Influence others when needed through use of SME knowledge and enterprise view. Act as a project lead when required.
• Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by other colleagues. Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and to address challenges in the Global Supply Planner function.
• Onboard/train new employees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Team player

Negotiation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor or Master in operations, supply chain or business management

Tools

SAP ERP

Advanced Planning Systems

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Senior Global Supply Planner (GSP) to lead 24‑month end‑to‑end volume planning and inventory strategy across multiple sites and distribution centers.

The role requires collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, finance and quality teams to meet market demand and optimize the supply network. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, support S&OP cycles, maintain SAP/JDA data, and drive continuous improvements while mentoring new staff.