Global Materials & Supply Chain Leader

ABBVIE; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive programs

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced senior leader to direct and coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and forecasting activities to reduce costs and improve accuracy in delivering medicines to patients.

You will oversee the Master Production Schedule, customer order processing, and inbound/outbound customs; drive direct and indirect procurement, supplier management, and cost reduction opportunities; and coordinate end-to-end supply chain planning, inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering or business-related area is required; MBA or higher education preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Financial Management.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of raw materials handling, production processes, quality assurance/quality control, cost and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products/intermediates.

Responsibilities

• Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and forecasting activities to limit cost and improve accuracy, customer service of products to patients.
• Ensure Master Production Schedule is properly executed to meet deliveries, inventory levels and plant performance.
• Oversee customer orders from shipment through invoicing and manage customs relations for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Lead procurement for Direct and Indirect materials, manage supplier portfolio and conduct audits as needed.
• Develop tools for expenditure monitoring to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery, discuss metrics with suppliers.
• Coordinate sales and operations planning, including demand forecasting and inventory management.
• Analyze inventories to improve turns, reduce waste, and optimize service.
• Support engineering changes, product launches, and transitions in production flow.
• Evaluate IT solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials and inventory.
• Understand customer needs and maintain strong relationships with key personnel involved in supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AbbVie in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced senior leader to direct and coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and forecasting activities to reduce costs and improve accuracy in delivering medicines to patients.

You will oversee the Master Production Schedule, customer order processing, and inbound/outbound customs; drive direct and indirect procurement, supplier management, and cost reduction opportunities; and coordinate end-to-end supply chain planning, inventory