Manager, Supply Optimization
Abbott
Summary
The position is responsible for maximizing product availability while optimizing inventory over the long term planning horizon. Position will influence members of the finance, R&D, marketing, customer service, and other members of supply chain enterprise to create strategies for network optimization and inventory. Manage supply risks and uncertainty and plans mitigation to respond to dynamic business conditions.
Job description
Primary Job Function
The position is responsible for maximizing product availability while optimizing inventory over the long term planning horizon. Position will influence members of the finance, R&D, marketing, customer service, and other members of supply chain enterprise to create strategies for network optimization and inventory. Manage supply risks and uncertainty and plans mitigation to respond to dynamic business conditions.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures & contracts.
- Collaborate with business units & external third party providers to identify and document key assumptions that could impact the supply network and develop strategies for efficient response to changes.
- Provides guidance and direction to teammates to ensure consistent execution to and escalation of deviations from, agreed strategies.
- Accurate projection and reduction of Distressed Inventory (Excess & Obsolescence). Develops plans for Plan, LBE and LRP packages.
- Maximizing customer experience through product availability.
- Reduction of AV inventory to reduce capital, Standards Revision Variance (SRV) and distressed Inventory impact on the AV P&L.
- Develops tools to test the cost, flexibility and efficiency of the network.
Accountability / Scope
Reports to Sr Supply Chain Manager and will be managing an assigned scope of products and manufacturing site(s). Represents Supply interests during new product introduction and the life cycle management of the product. Collaborates with the demand planning team to align on a monthly forecast and identify potential “what-if” scenarios. Influences the AV manufacturing sites, Third Party providers and Distribution Center supply teams. Interacts with the Marketing and Commercial teams for inventory reduction and delivery of customer service expectations. Leads the reduction of AV inventory throughout the entire supply chain network. Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial complexity and strategic impact to organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree (Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Management) or combination experience and education in related work background
- Minimum of 8+ years of related work experience
- Supply Chain experience is required
- Excellent leadership, problem solving, negotiating, and general “people skills
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with particular attention to detail
- Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint and presenting to executive leadership
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Wellness programs
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.