Logistics Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,300 - 122,700; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support our logistics team, resolve issues, and analyze transportation data across lab operations, clinical operations, manufacturing, and distribution. You will drive process improvements and maintain cross-functional communications to ensure timely solutions.

The role requires a strong background in logistics, 5+ years in the field, and proficiency with UPS/FedEx/DHL systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Logistics or related field with required experience.
• 5+ years experience in logistics.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with UPS/FedEx/DHL for domestic/international shipments.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics support through standard practices and processes.
• Identify and resolve logistics issues as they arise.
• Analyze data using logistics tools and metrics.
• Communicate cross-functionally to resolve exceptions promptly and coordinate with other departments.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and projects.
• Maintain interdepartmental communication and reporting to management.

Skills

Logistics

UPS/FedEx/DHL systems

LTL/FTL

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics

Associates Degree in Logistics

HS Diploma / GED with 4 years experience

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.

Position Overview

The Logistics Specialist will provide support to the logistics team, resolve ad-hoc logistics problems, and collect and analyze transportation data. This position works closely with the lab operations, clinical operations, commercial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, and distribution teams.

Essential Duties

• Exercise logistics support through standard practices and processes.
• Identify and resolve issues as they arise in logistics.
• Provide analysis with logistics tools and metrics.
• Analyze, interpret, and implement key performance metrics for logistics partners.
• Provide data analysis updates and reports to management in support of tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate cross-functionally to investigate, research, and resolve all exceptions promptly and include any necessary coordination with other departments.
• Establish and implement corrective and preventative actions through continuous improvement initiatives; including, but not limited to, lead significant projects on cross-functional teams.
• Build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with other departments.
• Maintain excellent interdepartmental communication.
• Ability to lead and participate in a fast-paced team environment with aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Apply an awareness and appreciation of different cultures.
• Apply excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Apply excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field as outlined in the essential duties; or Associates Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field as outlined in the essential duties and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience working in logistics.
• Demonstrated understanding of UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems for domestic and international shipments.
• Demonstrated understanding of less than load (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) carriers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing, GMP, and/or ISO13485 environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of export and import processes, controls, and documentation.
• Experience shipping dangerous goods.
• Experience with cold chain shipping.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 650 Forward Dr

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

• Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis,
• Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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