Associate Director, Materials Management

AbbVie•Worcester, MA

14h•$141,500 - $268,500

About The Position

The Associate Director, Materials Management directs or coordinates production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and forecasting activities to control costs, improve accuracy, and assure customer service and product availability for patients. The role directs the movement, storage, or processing of inventory and coordinates supply-chain logistics related to the manufacturing plant, including planning and strategy, sourcing raw materials and services, manufacturing productivity and efficiency, delivery and logistics, and disposition of returned material.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business-related area.
At least 10 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Financial Management.
At least 6 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of raw-material handling, production processes, quality assurance/quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacture of products or intermediates.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human-resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and effective and efficient coordination and use of people and resources.
Demonstrated ability to build internal and external relationships and manage a diverse multicultural workforce.
Advanced interpersonal skills, including persuasion, empathy, and the ability to handle pressure; creativity, urgency, and attention to detail.
Leadership and people-management skills, advanced negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, and organizational and planning abilities.

Nice To Haves

MBA or higher education.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Master Production Schedule is executed to meet plant delivery, performance, and inventory targets, accounting for equipment, personnel, and material availability.
Ensure customer orders are handled from shipment initiation through invoicing, and manage inbound and outbound customs relations.
Manage effective procurement of direct and indirect materials through local purchasing and Purchasing Supplier Management; manage the supplier portfolio, seek potential suppliers, and arrange audits when necessary.
Develop expenditure monitoring and control tools to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
Monitor supplier performance against quality and delivery requirements; discuss performance metrics, feedback, production forecasts, and changes with suppliers.
Manage or coordinate sales and operations planning, including supply and demand forecasting, inventory management, and on-time delivery; monitor and analyze marketplace trends.
Analyze material and product inventories to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Coordinate engineering changes, product-line modifications, and new product launches to ensure timely, orderly transitions in material or production flow.
Evaluate, develop, or select information technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting for manufacturing, storage, or inventory.
Understand and serve customer needs and maintain and develop positive business relationships with customer personnel involved in supply-chain activities.