End to End Sr. Supply Chain Planner
About The Position
The Sr. Global Supply Planner (GSP) is responsible for short- and long-term, end-to-end supply chain planning and controlling product flows globally between manufacturing sites and distribution centers. The role optimizes manufacturing capacity to meet market demand and inventory levels across the supply network. The GSP builds strong relationships with supply sites, brand operation managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, affiliates, and other stakeholders. The planner understands the business, anticipates opportunities and risks, and works to ensure success for AbbVie and reliable product supply for patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in engineering, operations, supply chain, or business management.
- At least 8 years of work experience in a similar environment.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and advanced planning systems, preferably JDA Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, o9, or Kinaxis.
- Experience performing supply planning for internal manufacturing sites and managing complex product portfolios with multiple nodes in a supply network.
- Team-oriented approach, focus on improvement, and strong drive for results.
- High-level analytical skills and ability to handle large amounts of data.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to clearly explain issues and analysis to colleagues and leadership.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to step into a leadership role when required.
- Persistence, resilience, and resourcefulness when facing obstacles, with the ability to resolve issues promptly.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily with one or more internal or external supply plants regarding finished product, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and supporting materials.
- Define monthly and weekly production requirements for manufacturing sites, and ensure the requirements are shared and agreed upon.
- Lead and participate in monthly and weekly plant meetings to review production requirements and improve performance; contribute ideas for the wider organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
- Support financial plan and long-range planning cycles by providing data and input to long-term supply strategy.
- Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments.
- Support the S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to resolve issues.
- Keep SAP and JDA information current and communicate supply updates and risks to customers in a timely manner.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations; influence others using subject-matter expertise and an enterprise perspective, and act as a project lead when required.
- Drive continuous improvement and participate in colleagues’ initiatives; propose innovative solutions to maximize business opportunities and 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 and train new employees.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
