Sr. Global Supply Planner

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Sr. Global Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply planning and ensure steady product flow between plants and distribution centers. You will collaborate with supply sites, management teams, and QA to meet demand and optimize inventory.

The role requires 3–5 years in a similar environment, strong ERP/SAP skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to continuous improvement. This position is based in Illinois and offers broad exposure to global supply chain challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in operations, supply chain or business management.
• 3–5 years’ work experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments to optimize supply flow.
• Maintain SAP/JDA data accuracy and inform customers of updates and risks.
• Participate in plant meetings to improve performance and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead initiatives and drive continuous improvements in the global supply planning function.
• Support financial planning cycles and hedging processes as needed.
• Onboard/train new employees and act as project lead when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor or Master in operations, supply chain or business management

Tools

SAP

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

The Sr. Global Supply Planner (GSP) is responsible for the short-term, long-term, or E2E range supply chain planning activities and controlling the flow of product globally between manufacturing sites and the distribution centers. The objective is to meet market demand and optimize inventory levels in our supply network. To achieve this, the GSP must build strong relationships with supply sites, brand operation managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, the Affiliates, and other stakeholders. The GSP knows the business and can anticipate future opportunities and risks and continuously looks to raise the bar to ensure success for AbbVie and assurance of supply for our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal and external) to coordinate the supply of finished products, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials
• Support financial plan/LRP cycles by providing required data and input to long-term supply strategy
• Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments
• 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
• 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
• Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes
• Influence others when needed through use of SME knowledge and enterprise view
• Support S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution
• Onboard/train new employees
• Act as a project lead when required

• Bachelor or Master level, preferably in operations, supply chain or business management
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar environment
• Must be experienced with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Be a team player with a 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

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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