Global Supply Planner - End-to-End Planning & Optimization

Allergan; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Planner to lead end-to-end supply chain planning across manufacturing sites and distribution centers, ensuring market demand is met and inventory optimized.

The role requires collaborating with supply sites, ECM, QA, Finance, and distribution, and guiding risk and opportunities. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, supporting long-range planning, keeping SAP/JDA up to date, participating in plant meetings, driving continuous improvements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master level, preferably in operations, supply chain or business management.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a similar environment required.
• Must be experienced with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Be a team player with focus on improvement and a strong drive for results.
• Must possess high-level analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Proven strong problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to step into leadership role when required.
• Persistent, resilient and resourceful when confronted with obstacles, and resolved issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal and external) to coordinate the supply of finished product, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials.
• Support financial plan/long-range planning (LRP) cycles by providing required data and input to long-term supply strategy.
• Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments. Support S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution.
• Ensure SAP and JDA are kept up to date with the latest information and that customers are informed timely of supply updates and risks.
• Participate in plant meetings to review and improve performance. Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations. Influence others when needed through use of SME knowledge and enterprise view. Act as a project lead when required.
• Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by other colleagues. Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and to address challenges in the Global Supply Planner function.
• Execute financial processes including hedging, inventory reserve review, and product scrapping.
• Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity.
• Onboard/train new employees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in operations, supply chain or business management

Tools

SAP

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Planner to lead end-to-end supply chain planning across manufacturing sites and distribution centers, ensuring market demand is met and inventory optimized.

The role requires collaborating with supply sites, ECM, QA, Finance, and distribution, and guiding risk and opportunities. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, supporting long-range planning, keeping SAP/JDA up to date, participating in plant meetings, driving continuous improvements, and