Senior Global Supply Chain Planner: End-to-End Impact

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply chain planning and optimize inventory across the network. The role requires coordinating with manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and multiple stakeholders to meet market demand.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in a similar environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and proven ability to lead initiatives and improve processes. This position is based in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master level in operations, supply chain or business management.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a similar environment.
• 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 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.
• 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

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Team player

Education

Bachelor or Master level in operations, supply chain or business management

Tools

SAP

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply chain planning and optimize inventory across the network. The role requires coordinating with manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and multiple stakeholders to meet market demand.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in a similar environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and proven ability to lead initiatives and improve processes. This position is based in Illinois.