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Abbott Supply Planner in Pleasanton, California
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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At 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.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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
This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure division.
In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Planner to work in in our Pleasanton, CA office. Under limited supervision, develops, maintains and communicates manufacturing build and logistical plans for assigned products. Works cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, quality, distribution, and other teams as necessary to resolve product issues. Manages manufacturing and logistics plans to achieve product availability and line fill rate goals, key performance indicators.
What You’ll Work On
Address short term availability or inventory issues in addition to longer term supply-demand imbalances, both as part of the monthly S&OP process and daily exception management.
Work with Supply and Distribution partners to resolve any issues that arise.
Generates reports of moderate complexity and performs data analysis to proactively revise plans or resolve issues.
Develops and provides a detailed plan for finished goods and subassemblies which supports the top level approved build plans, assuring quantity and mix are clearly communicated to manufacturing.
Identify slow moving stock and define and initiate actions to remove and prevent recreation of slow-moving stock
Reviews forecast data, back order reports, including early warning signs, to prioritize and expedite manufacturing jobs to prevent or clear back orders.
Reviews and updates material master data on regular basis to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Manages safety stock levels.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or equivalent experience preferred.
At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing schedule planning
Intermediate experience utilizing MRP and ERP systems
Proficient in MS Office, strong Excel skills
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
APICS or other planning related certification 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: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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 www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $73,600.00 – $147,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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