Logistics Efficiency & Transformation Manager

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Manager for the Strategic Management Office to drive supply chain efficiency across the organization. You will lead cross-functional projects, optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

The role emphasizes operational performance, continuous improvement, and implementation of best practices with collaboration across procurement, logistics, BTS, and finance. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in logistics planning, distribution/transportation operations, and project management.
• Broad business perspective with knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes.
• Experience managing outsourced partners; 4PL/LLP experience a plus.
• Deep knowledge of SAP, SAP TM, BN4L; strong MS Office and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Experience in strategy development, logistics network design, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to enhance supply chain efficiency, including continuous improvement, global freight tenders, and SAP model optimization.
• Develop AbbVie performance metrics and standardize management reviews with internal teams and external partners.
• Monitor metrics, identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee adoption of technology to improve supply chain visibility and analytics.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, BTS, and finance to solve supply chain challenges and cost issues.
• Design and implement best practices, policies, and procedures for supply chain management.
• Facilitate organizational change and communicate strategic priorities across levels.
• Support executive leadership with insights on performance and benchmarks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Logistics knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

SAP TM

BN4L

MS Project

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Manager for the Strategic Management Office to drive supply chain efficiency across the organization. You will lead cross-functional projects, optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

The role emphasizes operational performance, continuous improvement, and implementation of best practices with collaboration across procurement, logistics, BTS, and finance. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.