Director Supply Chain

Abbott • Plymouth, MN

2d • $149,300 - $298,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director Supply Chain owns supply chain operations through managers, and potentially individual-contributor direct reports, for assigned product lines or value streams. The role may oversee demand planning, product life cycle planning, purchasing, production scheduling, inventory management, customer service, freight and logistics, and warehouse efficiency, while managing performance metrics across these areas.

The Director provides leadership across the entity, sets and executes goals aligned with annual operating plans, develops talent and continuous-improvement practices, and creates plans that optimize resources while maintaining service levels and adequate inventory. The role prepares and implements annual plans and budgets for assigned product lines, pursues global synergies, and supports quality, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements. The position is based in Plymouth, Minnesota, and requires approximately 25% travel, including international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a Supply Chain-related field, stated as approximately 16 years of education.
• At least 12 years of Supply Chain experience with a pattern of increasing responsibility.
• At least 7 years of experience leading Supply Chain teams.
• At least 5 years of experience in the medical device industry 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 in a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and 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, with 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 of education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and partner with stakeholders across the entity to improve processes and meet business objectives.
• Lead Supply Chain department managers by setting goals aligned with annual operating plans and coaching and mentoring them in execution.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross-functional and cross-divisional collaboration, and goal planning and execution.
• Develop and communicate plans to optimize entity resources, maintain service levels, and ensure adequate inventory.
• Direct teams, remove obstacles, and implement cost-efficient practices so customers receive products in a timely manner, 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 actions to maximize synergies among global entities.
• Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Support company initiatives and requirements related to Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and other regulatory obligations.
• Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees at all levels, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

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