Sr. Global Supply Planner
About The Position
The Sr. Global Supply Planner (GSP) is responsible for short-term, long-term, or end-to-end supply chain planning activities and for controlling the global flow of products between manufacturing sites and distribution centers. The goal is to meet market demand while optimizing inventory levels across the supply network. The role 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 assurance of supply for patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in operations, supply chain, or business management.
- 3–5 years of work experience in a similar environment.
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
- Team player with a focus on improvement and a strong drive for results.
- High-level analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proven strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to step into a leadership role when required.
- Persistent, resilient, and resourceful when confronted with obstacles, and able to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Maintain daily contact with one or more internal or external supply plants to coordinate supply of finished products, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients, or supporting materials.
- Support financial plan and LRP cycles by providing data and input to long-term supply strategy.
- Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments.
- Keep SAP and JDA updated with the latest information and timely inform customers of supply updates and risks.
- Participate in plant meetings to review and improve performance.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
- Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by colleagues.
- Offer innovative ideas and 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.
- Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
- Influence others when needed through subject-matter expertise and an enterprise view.
- Support the S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution.
- Onboard and train new employees.
- Act as a project lead when required.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
