Senior Global Supply Planner
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Sr. Global Supply Planner (GSP) is responsible for long-term range supply chain planning activities and controlling flow of product globally between manufacturing sites and distribution centers. Objective is to meet market demand & optimize inventory levels in supply network. To achieve this, must build strong relationships with supply sites, brand ops managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, the Affiliates, and other stakeholders. Working in a highly complex environment, leverage more than 10 specialized planning & analytics systems and tools to ensure seamless coordination and informed decision-making. Drawing from multiple data sources, anticipate future opportunities and risks and continuously looks to raise the bar to ensure success for AbbVie and assurance of supply for our patients. Utilizing the global planning system, monitor planning parameters to ensure reliable data for AbbVie sites and affiliates, facilitating its use by 3PL’s and customers.
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.
Daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal and external) to coordinate the supply of finished product, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials.
Support financial plan/long-range planning (LRP) cycles by providing required data and input to long-term supply strategy. Execute financial processes including hedging, inventory reserve review, and product scrapping.
Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments. Support S&OP process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution. Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity.
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.
Ensure SAP and JDA are kept up to date with the latest information and that customers are informed timely of supply updates and risks.
Participate in plant meetings to review and improve performance. Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
Participate in/lead cross-functional projects as subject matter expert for GSP. Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations. Influence others when needed through use of SME knowledge and enterprise view. Act as a project lead when required.
Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by other colleagues. Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and to address challenges in the Global Supply Planner function.
Onboard/train new employees.
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Qualifications
Bachelor or Master level, preferably in operations, supply chain or business management.
Minimum 5-7 years of work experience in a similar environment required.
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. Proven strong problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent written and oral communication is required.
Excellent organizational skills are required.
Ability to step into leadership role when required.
Persistent, resilient and resourceful when confronted with obstacles, and resolved issues in a timely manner.
Additional Information
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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