About this role
About the Role Supply Chain Planner is responsible for the short-term or end-to-end (E2E) range supply chain planning activities and controlling the flow of product globally between manufacturing sites and distribution centers. The objective is to meet market demand and optimize inventory levels across AbbVie's supply network. The role requires building strong relationships with supply sites, brand operation managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, the Affiliates and other stakeholders to anticipate opportunities and risks and raise the bar for dependable supply. What You'll Do
- Maintain daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal, external and global partners) to coordinate the supply of finished product, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials.
- Ensure SAP and Infor are up to date and that customers are informed timely of supply updates and risks.
- Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments.
- Support data for plant meetings to review and improve performance.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
- Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by other colleagues.
- Execute financial processes including hedging, inventory reserve review, and product scrapping.
- Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity.
- Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and address challenges in the Operations function.
- Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
- Support S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor or Master level, preferably in operations, supply chain or business management.
- 1 -3 years of work experience.
- Ability to be a team player with focus on improvement and strong drive for results.
- Must possess high-level analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Excellent organizational skills are required.
- Persistent, resilient and resourceful when confronted with obstacles, and resolved issues in a timely manner. Nice to Have
- Experience with SAP and Infor systems.
- Experience in pharma supply chain, manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Knowledge of hedging, inventory reserve reviews, and product scrapping. Compensation & Benefits
- 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.
- AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer.