Director Supply Chain

Abbott Laboratories • Plymouth, MN

89d • $149,300 - $298,700

About The Position

The Director Supply Chain owns supply chain operations through managers (and may have individual-contributor direct reports) for assigned product lines or value streams. The role oversees some or all of the following disciplines: demand planning, product life-cycle planning, purchasing, production scheduling, inventory management, customer service, freight and logistics, and warehouse efficiency. The director manages performance metrics for these areas.

The role provides leadership across the entity to improve processes and meet business objectives, develops managers and teams, and ensures resources are optimized while maintaining service levels and adequate inventory. It directs teams to deliver products to customers on time using cost-efficient processes, develops and implements annual plans and budgets for assigned product lines, and identifies opportunities for synergy across global entities. The director also hires and retains a diverse, qualified staff, supports a safe and professional work environment, and ensures compliance with company policies, quality and environmental management systems, FDA rules, and other regulatory requirements. Approximately 25% travel, including international travel, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a Supply Chain-related field; stated as approximately 16 years of education/experience.
• At least 12 years of Supply Chain experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• At least 7 years leading Supply Chain teams.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Medical Device or another highly regulated industry.
• At least 7 years of experience working with Supply Chain software.
• Experience with global supply chain teams, including policy and procedure development, strategy formulation, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and product life-cycle planning.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including setting goals and providing respectful, positive and constructive feedback to build relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively on a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills, including the ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business-unit model.
• Master’s degree (stated as approximately 18 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain operations for assigned product lines or value streams, including applicable supply chain disciplines and performance metrics.
• Partner with stakeholders across the entity to drive process improvement and meet business objectives.
• Set goals for Supply Chain department managers in alignment with annual operating plans, and coach and mentor them in executing those goals.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross-functional and cross-divisional collaboration, and goal planning and execution.
• Develop and communicate plans that optimize entity resources, preserve service levels, and maintain adequate inventory.
• Direct teams, remove obstacles, and implement cost-efficient practices that ensure timely product delivery, including workforce planning, inventory management, purchasing, and systems utilization.
• Analyze team recommendations and prepare, present, obtain buy-in for, communicate, and implement annual plans for assigned product lines.
• Prepare the Supply Chain budget for assigned value streams or product lines.
• Identify and implement opportunities to maximize synergies among global entities.
• Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff; provide ongoing performance feedback; and maintain a safe, professional work environment.
• Support company initiatives and comply with Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with employees at all levels, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year, subject to qualifying conditions.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director