Sr. Global Supply Planner

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

2d•$65,500 - $125,500

About The Position

The Sr. Global Supply Planner (GSP) manages short-term, long-term, or end-to-end supply chain planning activities and controls the global flow of products between manufacturing sites and distribution centers. The goal is to meet market demand and optimize inventory across the supply network. The planner builds relationships with supply sites, brand operation managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, Affiliates, and other stakeholders. The role requires business awareness to anticipate opportunities and risks and to support reliable 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.
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

Coordinate the supply of finished products, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients, or supporting materials through daily contact with one or more internal or external supply plants.
Support financial plan and LRP cycles by providing data and input to the long-term supply strategy.
Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments.
Keep SAP and JDA updated with the latest information and inform customers promptly about 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.
Contribute ideas to the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
Influence others through subject-matter expertise and an enterprise-wide perspective when needed.
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.