Director Supply Chain

JOB DESCRIPTION: WORKING AT ABBOTT:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Job Title: Director Supply Chain

The Opportunity

This role has ownership of supply chain through managers (may have individual contributor direct reports) of assigned product lines/value streams and is responsible for some or all of the following supply chain sub disciplines: demand planning, product life cycle planning, purchasing, production scheduling, inventory management, customer service, freight and logistics and warehouse efficiency.

Responsible for managing metrics to scorecard our performance in these areas.

What You’ll Work On

Provides leadership and partners with key stake holders across the entity to drive process improvement and meet business objectives.

Provides leadership to Supply Chain department managers through setting goals which align to the entity’s annual operating plans and managing the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.

Develops a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross functional/cross divisional collaboration and goal planning and execution.

Develops and communicates plans which ensure entity resources are optimized and service levels are not sacrificed and adequate inventory exists to support the organization.

Direct teams, remove obstacles and implement practices which ensures customers receive product in a timely manner using cost efficient processes (workforce planning, inventory management, purchasing, systems utilization).

Analyzes team recommendations, then prepares, presents, obtains buy in, communicates and implements annual plans for assigned product lines.

Prepares Supply Chain budget for assigned value stream/product lines.

Identifies and implements actions to maximize synergistic opportunities between all global entities.

Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback.

Maintains a safe and professional work environment.

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree ± 16 years - In Business Administration or Supply Chain related body of knowledge
• Minimum 12 years Supply Chain experience with pattern of progressing responsibilities.
• 7+ years leading Supply Chain teams.
• 5+ years of experience in the Medical Device or other highly regulated industry.
• 7+ years of experience working with Supply Chain software.
• Experience with global supply chain teams including policy and procedure development, strategy formulation, regulatory compliance, quality systems and product life cycle planning.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree (± 18 years) - Preferred

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain

DIVISION: SH Structural Heart

LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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