Supply Chain Project Manager

AbbVie • Barceloneta, PR

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About The Position

This position supports and drives activities that help ensure the plant remains competitive and meets long-range cost, compliance, and customer-service commitments. The role covers key Supply Chain launches, plant-efficiency projects, financial oversight of long-range-plan commitments, and development of future strategy and vision. Some assigned projects may be outside Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Engineering or Biotechnology) or a technical field.
• Five to ten years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, or project management.
• Broad business perspective and knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong project experience and ability to influence others.
• Experience using SAP to manage processes and data.
• Strong strategy-development and planning skills, with knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem-analysis skills, including the ability to create and execute data-based solutions.
• Proficiency with common program-management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• Collaborative approach to working with different teams and stakeholders in a globally oriented work environment.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent listening, verbal presentation, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree.
• Continuous Improvement Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Project Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain projects from strategic discussions through stakeholder management, scheduling, team meetings, budgeting, communications, and supplier and customer management, ensuring filing and launch targets are met.
• Lead and implement continuous-improvement projects and initiatives at the biotechnologies site.
• Support implementation of departmental CAPAs and other quality-system initiatives.
• Set and lead site Supply Chain program strategy, including stage-gate meetings and timelines to meet program objectives.
• Matrix-manage site operations personnel assigned to plan, implement, and execute Supply Chain projects.
• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets, and strategies for assigned projects.
• Translate project plans into measurable actions and execute them in accordance with local plant procedures and processes.
• Establish and host periodic progress updates for plant management.
• Anticipate roadblocks and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Proactively develop contingency and risk-mitigation plans.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

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