Global Production Planner: Scheduling & Inventory Optimizer

Abbott; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Production Planner to support master scheduling, inventory control, and distribution. You will analyze planning requirements and align production with capacity.

You\'ll schedule operations, maintain WIP and Raw Materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time product availability. Proficiency in Power BI and Excel is required.

Base pay range is posted; opportunities for growth and development are available.

Qualifications

• BA or BS preferred and 1-2 years operations/distribution experience, or directly relevant technical experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge typically associated with the degree and experience requirement.
• Proficient in Power BI and Microsoft Excel with strong analytical foundation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze planning requirements and initiate actions to support the master schedule.
• Schedule Manufacturing Operations to ensure availability with minimal negative impact.
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain raw material and work-in-process inventories per targets.
• Recommend procurement strategies aligned with cost and quality goals.

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Abbott in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Production Planner to support master scheduling, inventory control, and distribution. You will analyze planning requirements and align production with capacity.

You\'ll schedule operations, maintain WIP and Raw Materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time product availability. Proficiency in Power BI and Excel is required.

Base pay range is posted; opportunities for growth and development are available.