Global Supply Chain Director: Growth, Strategy and Ops

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HIP PPO medical plan

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in the United States seeks a Director of Supply Chain to own end-to-end supply chain for assigned product lines, including demand planning, production scheduling, inventory, purchasing, logistics and customer service.

The role leads SC managers, sets goals, drives continuous improvement, manages budgets, and partners with global teams to optimize processes and achieve business results. Willingness to travel internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain.
• 12+ years of supply chain experience with progression.
• 7+ years leading supply chain teams.
• 5+ years of experience in the Medical Device or other highly regulated industry.
• 7+ years of experience working with Supply Chain software.
• Experience with global supply chain teams including policy and procedure development, strategy formulation, regulatory compliance, quality systems and product life cycle planning.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and partners with key stake holders across the entity to drive process improvement and meet business objectives.
• Provides leadership to Supply Chain department managers through setting goals which align to the entity’s annual operating plans and managing the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Develops a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross functional/cross divisional collaboration and goal planning and execution.
• Develops and communicates plans which ensure entity resources are optimized and service levels are not sacrificed and adequate inventory exists to support the organization.
• Direct teams, remove obstacles and implement practices which ensures customers receive product in a timely manner using cost efficient processes (workforce planning, inventory management, purchasing, systems utilization).
• Analyzes team recommendations, then prepares, presents, obtains buy in, communicates and implements annual plans for assigned product lines.
• Prepares Supply Chain budget for assigned value stream/product lines.
• Identifies and implements actions to maximize synergistic opportunities between all global entities.
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Masters degree

Tools

Supply Chain software

Job description

Abbott in the United States seeks a Director of Supply Chain to own end-to-end supply chain for assigned product lines, including demand planning, production scheduling, inventory, purchasing, logistics and customer service.

The role leads SC managers, sets goals, drives continuous improvement, manages budgets, and partners with global teams to optimize processes and achieve business results. Willingness to travel internationally is required.