Lifecycle Supply Chain Manager NPI & EOL

Abbott Laboratories; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Sylmar, CA seeks a Supply Chain Manager for Lifecycle Management to lead NPD and EOL planning, coordinating demand and supply, and managing transfers between sites. The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, and Quality.

The successful candidate will drive process improvements, manage ERP master data, and ensure FDA compliance while delivering updates to Senior Management on program status and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Progressively more responsible materials management experience or related field.
• Supervisory or managerial experience is required.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and regulatory submissions for medical devices.
• Experience supporting new product launches, including demand and supply planning and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle programs for NPD and EOL, aligning supply plans with development timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams with R&D, Operations, and QA to ensure on-time launches.
• Develop demand and supply plans during NPD and EOL processes and manage schedules.
• Coordinate material purchasing and ERP data accuracy for released products.
• Provide updates to Senior Management on program status and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Demand planning

Supply planning

Regulatory knowledge

FDA regulations

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's Degree (MBA, MA, or MS) in a relevant discipline

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Sylmar, CA seeks a Supply Chain Manager for Lifecycle Management to lead NPD and EOL planning, coordinating demand and supply, and managing transfers between sites. The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, and Quality.

The successful candidate will drive process improvements, manage ERP master data, and ensure FDA compliance while delivering updates to Senior Management on program status and risk mitigation.