Director, AI Supply Chain

Role Summary: The Director of AI Supply Chain leads AbbVies strategic direction for artificial intelligence initiatives focused on optimizing and transforming global supply chain operations. This role is responsible for defining the vision and strategy for leveraging AI in supply planning across AbbVies worldwide network developing frameworks for supply chain innovation and ensuring that AI projects deliver measurable improvements in efficiency agility and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an AI strategy for global supply planning & logistics aligned with company priorities and operational objectives.
• Identify evaluate and collaborate with external partners technology vendors and institutions to advance supply chain AI capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement and scale AI solutions for demand forecasting inventory optimization production planning and logistics.
• Oversee governance and compliance frameworks for supply chain AI initiatives ensuring regulatory and ethical standards are met.
• Monitor emerging AI technologies methodologies and best practices relevant to supply chain management.
• Serve as primary point of contact for AI-related supply planning projects and external collaborations ensuring alignment and achievement of joint goals.
• Communicate outcomes impact and value of AI-driven supply planning projects to executive leadership.
• Foster a culture of innovation continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making within global supply planning.

Qualifications :

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Engineering Supply Chain Management Data Science or related field; business qualifications preferred.
• 10 years experience in Supply Chain or associated roles including leadership or significant experience in supply chain or operational planning.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale cross-functional AI initiatives in supply chain or manufacturing environments.
• Strong negotiation collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep business acumen and understanding of supply chain operations and strategy.
• Excellent communication skills able to convey complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with pharmaceutical or healthcare supply chain operations.
• Understanding of relevant supply chain regulations and compliance (e.g. GMP GxP).
• Knowledge of data privacy ethical AI principles and supply chain risk management.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate trends and opportunities in AI for supply chain.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time