Senior Logistics Planner
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Job Location:
Lake Forest, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 78000 - 156000
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
Werehiring aLogistics Analystwithin ourAbbott Rapid Diagnostics Division headquartered inLake Forest IL.
As a Logistics Analystyoullplay a critical role in supporting globallogisticsoperations driving synergies across Rapid Diagnostics business units and Abbott divisions. Your work willoptimizecustomer service and freight rates ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain.Youllcollaborate cross-functionally toidentifyand implement savings opportunities streamline processes and deliver value-driven solutions that enhance operational performance.
WhatYoullWork On
As aSenior Logistics Planneryoullbe a key driver of operational excellence and strategiclogisticsinitiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering Customer Excellence-Meet and exceed customer expectations through KPIs and proactive problem-solving.
Strategic Logistics Development-Shape post-COVID cross-businesslogisticsstrategies with a focus onsynergyand efficiency.
Transportation Execution & Contingency Planning-Manage global freightforwardingand build contingency plans to mitigate unexpected delays.
Supplier & Stakeholder Partnerships-Develop strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with internal leaders to resolve operational issues and deliver results during urgent demands.
Data-Driven Decision Making- Use analytics toidentifycost-saving opportunities present recommendations and align stakeholders on execution.
Savings & Efficiency Initiatives- Lead projects that improve customer service expand provider capabilities and achieve annuallogisticssavings goals.
Category Expertise & Leadership- Become the subject matter expert for RDX Americaslogistics building a strong network across upstream downstream and peer stakeholders to ensure global strategy alignment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING
Required:
Bachelors degree.
34 years inlogisticsor supply chain operations.
Hands-on experience intransportation and freightforwarding.
Advanced Excel skills(pivot tables VLOOKUP complex formulas).
Proven ability to usedata analyticsfor recommendations.
Strategic sourcing experiencedelivering measurable cost savings or efficiency improvements.
Preferred:
Globallogisticsexperience in healthcare or diagnostics.
Familiarity withERP systemsand international trade compliance.
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$78000.00 $156000.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
RMDx Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics
LOCATION:
United States > Lake Forest : J55
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Six Sigma
- Construction Estimating
- Earned Value Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Project Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
- Exercise Planning
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
