Senior Demand Planner

Abbott • Lake Forest, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in forecasting / demand planning.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in fast paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and MS Excel experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and elevation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise / cross-division business unit model.
• Experience with SAP and MRP software.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains Reagent demand and supply forecasts to meet customer service and target inventory levels.
• Reviews data from various sources to establish and refresh demand forecasts.
• Analyzes trends and updates forecasts as necessary.
• Facilitates meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure clarity between demand and supply.
• Responsibly manages inventory levels balancing customer service levels and division financial objectives.
• Forecasts inventory levels and reports on actuals.
• Partners with internal / external suppliers, warehouse partners and/or affiliates to optimize the flow of material.
• Elevates short supply risk and leads mitigation efforts.
• Coordinates with customer service and/or affiliates on product allocations during periods of short supply to minimize impact to revenue.
• Represents planning on key divisional New Product Launch (NPI) projects and product phase outs.
• Executes necessary new item setup steps in MRP and SAP systems.
• Leads and/or contributes to cross functional business processes and supply chain continuous improvement projects.
• Maintains MRP and SAP planning master data and router accuracy.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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