Specialist Global Inventory Control

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 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 This position is a onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. As a Global Inventory Control, you’ll be responsible for managing all activities related to the inventory accuracy of raw materials and finished goods across Abbott Diabetes Cares (ADC) Global Supply Chain. This includes the activities associated with our 3rd party consigned inventory. This individual will perform all transactions within our perpetual inventory systems (PeopleSoft and SAP). The Global Inventory Control Specialist will play a key role in the daily and monthly reconciliation of ADCs perpetual inventory against various TPM (Third party manufacturers) and 3PL (Third party logistics) systems. They will monitor the cycle counting at our 3rd party sites. They will publish the results of the reconciliation and cycle counts monthly to Finance. This individual will also identify obsolete / expired finished goods at our 3PL and initiate disposal. This individual will provide system support across our Business Units and assist Information Technologies (IT) with Interface support/execution. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA. What You’ll Work On Input alpha/numeric data into ADCs perpetual inventory system (PeopleSoft and SAP) and Excel Spreadsheets. Participate in physical inventories. Research and reconcile inventory errors, daily, to ensure all applicable systems are in balance. Assist with receiving materials from outside suppliers and intercompany shipments. Serve as systems coordinator for all Inventory Control transactions that need to be processed in order to maintain an accurate Global Inventory. Research, validate and ensure processing of all affiliate credit requests due to billing, customer service, or other errors. Maintain the accuracy of ADC materials and their movement within our 3rd party locations. Maintain accurate records per corporate record retention requirements. Individual will be accountable for maintaining accurate inventory by following material transaction procedures. Individual will participate as a Team Member: Contributes to the definition of the teams mission, objectives, and strategies. Accepts team decisions and works toward their implementation; draws on the strengths of each team member, seeks input from team members, works cross functionally to resolve issues and productivity improvements. Individual must be skilled and proficient in the following: Required Qualifications BA/BS in Business or related discipline required as demonstration of decision making skills, and the ability to understand Inventory Control. Degree may be waved in lieu of a minimum of 6 years coordination experience in Inventory Control, Logistics or Customer Service. Requires inventory control experience with warehousing, distribution and system interface knowledge. Familiar with MS Excel, MS Word, and an email program such as MS Outlook or Lotus Notes. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, possess excellent analytical, problem solving and math skilll Preferred Qualifications Strong analytical skills Advance knowledge of MS Excel Familiarity with SAP and ERP systems Experience managing projects Ability to communicate to all levels in the organization Apply Now * 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 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. Divisional Information Medical Devices General Medical Devices: Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. CRM As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. Diabetes We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. Vascular Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Neuromodulation Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Structural Heart Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease. EP In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. HF 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. Diagnostics We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level. Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key heath and therapeutic areas, including infections disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology. 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. Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges. Nutrition Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. The base pay for this position is $65,200.00 – $130,400.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 125 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. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

Salary : $65,200 - $130,400