Senior Manager, Materials Management

The Senior Manager Materials Management is responsible for the overall performance of Materials Management developing strategies and tactical means to support Operations and the global supply chain while upholding safety quality delivery and P&L (cost savings). The Senior Manager is responsible for developing and leading strategic objectives for the business including but not limited to the Alternative Supplier Qualification program material risk review and technology/automation advancements.

The Senior Manager manages a mixed team of people managers for warehouse and materials management and individual contributors for Materials Planning. The Senior Manager is responsible for staff selection and hiring setting performance expectations performance assessment training and staff development and resolution of personnel issues for their organization of 40 employees.

The Senior Manager is responsible for staffing and capacity planning establishing a yearly business plan prioritizing operating activities to ensure all objectives are met and driving positive employee engagement through all levels of the business unit.

The team output includes on-time delivery of materials to meet manufacturing needs and on-time delivery of product to meet global supply requirements while developing efficiencies and process improvements. Performance improvement output will include continuous improvement as measured by Key Performance Indicators including but not limited to on time/in full delivery and on time/in full shipment metrics. Must work effectively cross-functionally and maintain partnerships with EH&S Manufacturing Quality Facilities Procurement and Finance to achieve goals. The Senior Manager also works closely with site leadership to escalate issues communicate performance levels and develop site strategies to support business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for an organization of 40 employees supporting materials planning receiving/warehouse materials management (mfg support) and shipping/logistics with the objective to assure materials and finished goods are delivered on time in full and in perfect condition with the highest level of safety and quality.

Responsible for Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Inventories valued$100 million.

Establish annual operating budget and measure financial performance following operations; Finance guidelines. Own expense budgets over US$10 million.

Identify and execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service quality and cost objectives. Drive the strategies and effectiveness of the functions; responsible for business results providing reliable processes data driven problem solving and robust root cause analysis. Facilitate analysis of opportunities and safety risks identify impacts and recommendations for the business and demonstrate leadership in setting and aligning project direction.

Provide training and development for team and support and motivate teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects as well as stakeholder relationships and expectations.

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Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business Management or Supply Chain field MBA preferred

DOT/IATA Certified

APICS certification and training/certification in OPEX principles (Lean/Six Sigma) preferred

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in logistics/planning operations in a regulated GMP industry including project management experience.

Excellent communication engagement and diplomacy skills; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to influence colleagues without direct authority.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to a desired outcome and effectively communicate with senior level management.

Ability to independently manage multiple projects and prioritize workload efficiently.

Strong statistical / analytical skills to drive root cause problem solving and solutioning.

Basic knowledge of systems and business applications e.g. SAP Maximo PowerBI Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Visio Project.

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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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time