Manager, Supply Optimization

Abbott•Temecula, CA

11d•$99,300 - $198,700•Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Manager, Supply Optimization for its Abbott Vascular Division in Temecula, California. This position is onsite daily and is responsible for maximizing product availability while optimizing inventory over the long-term planning horizon. The manager influences Finance, R&D, Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain stakeholders to create network optimization and inventory strategies, and manages supply risks and uncertainty by planning mitigation for changing business conditions. The manager is responsible for an assigned scope of products and manufacturing sites, represents Supply in new product introductions and product life-cycle management, and collaborates with demand planning to align monthly forecasts and identify what-if scenarios. The role influences Abbott Vascular manufacturing sites, third-party providers, and Distribution Center supply teams, and works with Marketing and Commercial teams on inventory reduction and customer service expectations. The position leads inventory reduction throughout the supply chain network and plans and organizes complex projects with substantial strategic impact. The role reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager. It requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or a combination of education and experience in a related background, along with at least eight years of related work experience and supply chain experience. The position is based in Temecula, California, with travel 15% of the time. The posted base pay range is $99,300 to $198,700, which may vary by location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management, or a combination of education and experience in a related work background.
At least 8 years of related work experience.
Supply Chain experience.
SAP experience.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with particular attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including presenting to executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Supply Chain and Project Management certifications.
Medical Device experience.

Responsibilities

Maximize product availability while optimizing inventory over the long-term planning horizon.
Influence Finance, R&D, Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain stakeholders to develop network optimization and inventory strategies.
Manage supply risks and uncertainty, and plan mitigation in response to changing business conditions.
Comply with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies, procedures, and contracts.
Collaborate with business units and external third-party providers to document key assumptions affecting the supply network and develop strategies for responding efficiently to changes.
Guide teammates to ensure consistent execution of agreed strategies and escalation of deviations.
Accurately project and reduce distressed inventory, including excess and obsolescence, and develop plans for Plan, LBE, and LRP packages.
Maximize customer experience through product availability.
Reduce Abbott Vascular inventory to lower capital, Standards Revision Variance (SRV), and distressed inventory impacts on the Abbott Vascular P&L.
Develop tools to assess the cost, flexibility, and efficiency of the supply network.
Manage an assigned scope of products and manufacturing sites.
Represent Supply interests during new product introductions and product life-cycle management.
Collaborate with demand planning to align on monthly forecasts and identify potential what-if scenarios.
Influence Abbott Vascular manufacturing sites, third-party providers, and Distribution Center supply teams.
Work with Marketing and Commercial teams on inventory reduction and customer service expectations.
Lead inventory reduction throughout the entire supply chain network.
Plan and organize project assignments of substantial complexity and strategic impact.

Benefits

Career development and training, including onboarding programs for new employees.
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 high employer contributions and a generous company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
FreeU education benefit, providing a path to earning a bachelor's degree.
Competitive compensation and incentives.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Wellness and occupational health programs.
Paid time off.
Fast-paced work environment with safety as a priority.