Regional Materials Management Lead (Senior Manager)

AbbVie Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Regional Materials Management to lead regional planning and inventory management across multiple manufacturing sites. You will drive material availability, cross-site collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply while reducing obsolescence.

The role requires a strong background in supply chain, SAP/S4HANA, and leadership across functions, with a focus on network-wide material strategy and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business administration, operations management, or related field.
• 10+ years of supply chain, materials management, manufacturing operations, or planning experience across multiple sites.
• Direct experience with SAP, preferably S/4HANA, supporting materials management and supply planning processes.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives involving inventory optimization and supply continuity.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across organizational levels; ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional planning and inventory management for raw materials and shared supplies across multiple sites.
• Monitor and balance regional inventory positions to optimize supply continuity and minimize surplus.
• Serve as escalation point for regional material shortages and supply disruptions.
• Partner with Procurement to develop material supply strategies for shared and critical materials.
• Lead standardization of material management processes and planning practices across the network.
• Support governance forums and planning reviews including S&OP, Financial Plan, and Long-Range Planning.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Regional Materials Management to lead regional planning and inventory management across multiple manufacturing sites. You will drive material availability, cross-site collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply while reducing obsolescence.

The role requires a strong background in supply chain, SAP/S4HANA, and leadership across functions, with a focus on network-wide material strategy and governance processes.