Supply Chain Planner Lead

Purpose
The Global Supply Planning Lead (GSP) oversees long-term and end-to-end supply chain planning creating feasible manufacturing and replenishment plans for internal sites third-party suppliers and global distribution centers aligning with market needs and brand strategy. With network-level planning responsibilities for APIs bulk drug products and components they manage complex portfolios and possess top technical supply planning expertise. The GSP cultivates strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as AbbVie manufacturing plants suppliers and cross-functional teams to enhance performance and communication. They understand the business anticipate risks and opportunities and strive to elevate standards for AbbVies success and supply assurance. Utilizing the global planning system they monitor planning parameters to ensure reliable data for AbbVie sites and affiliates facilitating its use by third-party manufacturers and customers.

NOTE: This is a hybrid role at our New Jersey site (3 days in-office / 2 days remote) 

Responsibilities

• Create monitor and maintain a feasible 24-month end-to-end volume for supply and replenishment and robust inventory plan for all assigned production families which fulfill business strategies financial plans and capacity constraints and maintain the target inventory profiles to effectively support market sales.
• Support financial plan/LRP cycles by providing required data and input to long-term supply strategy.
• Participate in monthly S&OP cycle by chairing supply/demand review with manufacturing site leadership and providing inputs as required to other S&OP activity.
• Contribute to product Life Cycle Management by supporting/executing strategies and ensuring system alignment to product status.
• Act as partner for Operations Brand Leader and other brand team members by assessing the impact of projects and strategy on volumes and inventory.
• Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity including stock build assessments.
• Participate in/lead cross-functional projects as subject matter expert for GSP. Act as process owner for key processes within GSP function.
• Provide training and drive continuous improvement. Onboard/train new employees.
• Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and address challenges facing responsible product groups.
• Influence others when needed through use of SME knowledge and enterprise view.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required (Masters preferred) preferably in Operations Supply Chain or Business Management.
• 8 years work experience in a similar environment with a minimum of 5 years of supply chain or equivalent operations experience.
• Must be experienced with ERP systems preferably SAP.
• Must be experienced with Advanced Planning Systems and/or tools.
• Be a team player with focus on improvement and a strong drive for results.
• Must possess high-level analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication is required. Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Persistent resilient and resourceful when confronted with obstacles and resolved issues in a timely manner.
• Proven strong problem solving negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to step into leadership role when required.

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. 

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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time