Senior Demand Planner

Job ID: 31158152Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Illinois - Lake ForestJob Type: Full timeCategory: OperationsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-08-05Abbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. 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 contributionTuition 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.The Opportunity The Senior Demand Planner establishes and maintains Reagent demand and supply forecasts to meet customer service and target inventory levels.This is not a remote opportunityTraveling up to 10%What You’ll Work OnReviews data from various sources to establish and refresh demand forecasts. Analyzes trends and updates forecasts as necessary. Facilitates meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure clarity between demand and supply.Responsibly manages inventory levels balancing customer service levels and division financial objectives. Forecasts inventory levels and reports on actuals.Partners with internal / external suppliers, warehouse partners and/or affiliates to optimize the flow of material.Elevates short supply risk and leads mitigation efforts. Coordinates with customer service and/or affiliates on product allocations during periods of short supply to minimize impact on revenue.Represents planning on key divisional New Product Launch (NPI) projects and product phase outs. Executes necessary new item setup steps in MRP and SAP systems.Leads and/or contributes to cross functional business processes and supply chain continuous improvement projects.Maintains MRP and SAP planning master data and router accuracy.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. MS Excel experience is required.Preferred QualificationsMinimum 5 years’ experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model is preferred.Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.Experience with SAP and MRP software.Power BI experience.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsdemand forecastingsupply chain managementsapmrpinventory managementmaster data managementstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationsupplier managementproduct allocationnew product launchcontinuous improvementdata analysispower biivd compliancebiologics compliancebusiness process improvementmatrix management