Global Supply Chain Risk Manager

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 is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Join Abbott in a newly created Global Supply Chain Risk Manager role where you will help protect supply continuity, business performance, and brand reputation across a complex global network. As a key leader in Abbott's Supply Chain Resilience program, you will drive enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies while partnering with stakeholders across procurement, operations, logistics, finance, quality, and executive leadership to strengthen supply chain resilience and ensure continued access to Abbott products worldwide.

What You'll Work On

• 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.

Required 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.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization, including executive leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience utilizing data to drive business decisions.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience working across global teams and diverse cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide supply chain resilience, risk management, business continuity, or supplier risk programs.
• Knowledge of supplier risk frameworks, supply chain mapping, and resilience best practices.
• Experience managing supplier disruptions, crisis response, and escalation processes on a global scale.
• Proficiency with Power BI, ERP systems, and supply chain analytics tools.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven risk monitoring, pre