Global Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Lead

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Illinois is seeking a Senior Global Supply Chain Risk Manager to protect supply continuity and brand reputation across a complex global network. You will lead the SCR program, partner with procurement, operations, finance, and quality, and drive enterprise-wide risk identification and mitigation strategies.

You will leverage AI and predictive analytics to improve risk visibility, conduct scenario planning, and develop metrics and scorecards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, procurement, logistics, or related disciplines.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain and supplier-related risks in a global environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience utilizing data to drive business decisions.
• Experience working across global teams and diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously enhance Abbott's enterprise-wide supply chain and supplier risk management strategy and resilience roadmap.
• Design, implement, and manage the Supply Chain Resilience (SCR) program, including governance, metrics, reporting, supply chain mapping, and associated tools.
• Leverage AI, predictive analytics, and risk intelligence capabilities to proactively identify potential supply chain disruptions and improve risk visibility.
• Monitor and assess supplier and third-party risks, including financial, operational, geopolitical, sustainability, logistics, business continuity, and single-source risks.
• Conduct risk assessments, scenario planning, and resilience analyses to prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and business criticality.
• Develop and drive mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, dual qualification, inventory optimization, and contractual risk controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Procurement, Operations, Quality, Finance, ESG, Global Security, Government Affairs, Customs & Trade, and Logistics to embed risk management into business processes and sourcing decisions.
• Establish and facilitate governance through the Supply Chain Resilience Community of Practice to drive accountability and execution of mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with business teams to develop resilience metrics and scorecards that measure and improve supply chain resilience performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations on emerging risks, trends, and mitigation progress.
• Support business leaders during supply disruptions by delivering data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

AI analytics

Risk assessment

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Abbott in Illinois is seeking a Senior Global Supply Chain Risk Manager to protect supply continuity and brand reputation across a complex global network. You will lead the SCR program, partner with procurement, operations, finance, and quality, and drive enterprise-wide risk identification and mitigation strategies.

You will leverage AI and predictive analytics to improve risk visibility, conduct scenario planning, and develop metrics and scorecards.