JDA Program Business Lead (Global)
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Job Location:
Zwolle - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reporting to the Planning Program Director
Your role at AbbVie
This role has a Global responsibility to develop & deploy AbbVies Future Focused Planning program across AbbVies network. The JDA business lead will lead design configuration and business adoption of the JDA Blue Yonder Advanced Planning System for supply planning ensuring alignment between business processes planning capabilities and system functionalities including all necessary interfaces with other planning systems and master data sources (SAP S4 INFOR).
In addition this role will help to build out AbbVies long-range roadmap on planning systems in close conjunction with business process partners in GSP MEC and BTS.
Highlighted Responsibilities:
For AbbVies Future Focused Planning Program the JDA business lead partners with JDA BTS and functional business process team(s).
- Process to system translation: Partner with business leads and subject matter experts to map current and future supply planning processes. Lead design workshops ensuring business objectives are translated into system configurations. Translate business needs into JDA APS functional designs ensuring alignment with best practices.
- System capability leadership: Define and validate JDA supply planning configurations heuristics and optimization rules. Ensure correct integration points with ERP demand planning manufacturing & logistics systems.
- Implementation & Integration: Oversee build test and deployment activities for JDA APS modules in support of POC and overall rollouts. Coordinate with BTS and external partners as primary liaison to ensure smooth data interfaces and system performance.
- Change & Adaption: Develop training materials and lead capability uplift for planners and stakeholders. Act as the go-to authority on JDA APS functionalities and best practices.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor system usage identify improvement opportunities and drive enhancements. Ensure alignment with evolving business strategies and planning processes.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Business or related field (required).Masters degree in Supply Chain or MBA (preferred).
- 810 years of experience in supply chain planning with deep knowledge of advanced planning processes.
- Hands-on experience in JDA/Blue Yonder Advanced Supply Planning.
- In-depth knowledge of JDA/Blue Yonder APS functionalities and integration with ERP/data platforms.
- Proven track record in system implementation or transformation projects across industry (design testing rollout).
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and able to speak both business and BTS language.
- Experience leading workshops and translating business needs into technical requirements
Additional Information :
AbbVie has been at the top of the global Best Workplaces list in the Netherlands Europe and worldwide for several years in a row. We are proud of this! This recognition by Great Place to Work reflects employee experiences of trust innovation company values and leadership across Europe. It is an acknowledgement of being a fulfilling workplace a recognition of our culture and the result of the ways we work together.
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
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About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
