Senior Planner Buyer - Abbott Point of Care (APOC)
Abbott
Summary
This position works out of our Princeton, New Jersey location in the Abbott Point of Care, Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics division. In this role, as the Senior Buyer Planner, you will be responsible for all areas of planning and purchasing of Raw Materials and Finished Goods for the i-STAT Blood Analyzer.
Job description
What You'll Work On
- Plan and schedule TPM Raw Material and Finished Goods deliveries to optimize inventory stock to ensure continuity of supply to customers while balancing inventory costs.
- Prepares and places POs per requirements of MRP/requisitions and monitor / confirms delivery to required date. Negotiate ETAs as needed. Escalate to Procurement team when required.
- Follow the procedures around Purchasing and Planning by keeping records clearly documented and attached where required.
- Build Supplier and Third Party Manufacturer relationships and manage performance through key performance indicators (Supplier On Time in Full, Quality, SCARs, Responsiveness). Daily / Weekly / Monthly Scorecards, Weekly Supply Calls (International), Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Works with inventory / warehouse management to resolve issues. Monthly inventory management of excess, obsolete, expiring inventory.
- Develop / implement solutions to minimize inventory write-offs and proactively communicate potential risks to Finance.
- Manage new product introductions to achieve agreed upon launch dates with targeted launch inventory levels while developing and implementing plans that minimize phase out obsolescence.
- Lead cross functional Integrated Business Planning (3 – 36 month) for your portfolio.
- Lead special projects as requested to reduce costs, increase efficiency, etc.
- Be the site point of contact and subject matter expert for the i-STAT Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Supplier Interface.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering or in a related field of study.
- 7 years of professional experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experienced managing international Supply Chains Portfolios of over $20 million dollars per annum.
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of MRP (QAD, SAP), Quality & Manufacturing Systems software.
- Knowledge and experience with MRP, Purchasing, Production Principles, Lot Control, Statistical Data Analysis, ISO, GMP, JIT, ERP.
- Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative in dealing with a variety of duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to build and use an effective network of people inside and/or outside the organization to give and receive information and to accomplish work objectives.
- Capability to develop contingency plans, establish clear and measurable strategies, execute them consistently, and communicate risks.
- Ability to go beyond purely operational tasks, demonstrating strong analytical skills, information interpretation, and sound decision making to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and automation within your scope of work.
- APICS or other Planning/Procurement related certification is a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering or in a related field of study
- 7 years of professional experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experienced managing international Supply Chains Portfolios of over $20 million dollars per annum
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office in particular Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of MRP (QAD, SAP), Quality & Manufacturing Systems software
- Knowledge and experience with MRP, Purchasing, Production Principles, Lot Control, Statistical Data Analysis, ISO, GMP, JIT, ERP
- Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative in dealing with a variety of duties and responsibilities
- Ability to build and use an effective network of people inside and/or outside the organization to give and receive information and to accomplish work objectives
- Capability to develop contingency plans, establish clear and measurable strategies, execute them consistently, and communicate risks
- Ability to go beyond purely operational tasks, demonstrating strong analytical skills, information interpretation, and sound decision making to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and automation within your scope of work
- APICS or other Planning/Procurement related certification is a plus
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- Education Benefit
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.