Senior Logistics Planner

Abbott•Lake Forest, IL

6d•$78,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott 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. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies 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. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity We’re hiring a Logistics Analyst within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division, headquartered in Lake Forest, IL. As a Logistics Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in supporting global logistics operations, driving synergies across Rapid Diagnostics business units and Abbott divisions. Your work will optimize customer service and freight rates, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement savings opportunities, streamline processes, and deliver value-driven solutions that enhance operational performance. What You’ll Work On As a Senior Logistics Planner, you’ll be a key driver of operational excellence and strategic logistics initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3–4 years in logistics or supply chain operations.
Hands-on experience in transportation and freight forwarding.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
Proven ability to use data analytics for recommendations.
Strategic sourcing experience delivering measurable cost savings or efficiency improvements.

Nice To Haves

Global logistics experience in healthcare or diagnostics.
Familiarity with ERP systems and international trade compliance.

Responsibilities

Delivering Customer Excellence- Meet and exceed customer expectations through KPIs and proactive problem-solving.
Strategic Logistics Development- Shape post-COVID cross-business logistics strategies with a focus on synergy and efficiency.
Transportation Execution & Contingency Planning- Manage global freight forwarding and build contingency plans to mitigate unexpected delays.
Supplier & Stakeholder Partnerships- Develop strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with internal leaders to resolve operational issues and deliver results during urgent demands.
Data-Driven Decision Making - Use analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities, present recommendations, and align stakeholders on execution.
Savings & Efficiency Initiatives - Lead projects that improve customer service, expand provider capabilities, and achieve annual logistics savings goals.
Category Expertise & Leadership - Become the subject matter expert for RDX Americas logistics, building a strong network across upstream, downstream, and peer stakeholders to ensure global strategy alignment.

Benefits

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies 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.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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