Demand Planning Manager

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 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 works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Division. 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. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

Our location in Santa Clara, CA currently has an opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our team as a Product Demand Planning Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the demand planning

process for our product portfolio, ensuring accurate forecasting to meet customer demand and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement demand planning strategies to accurately forecast product demand across various channels and markets.
• Collaborate closely with the cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to gather relevant data and insights for demand forecasting.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to identify patterns and forecast future demand for products.
• Work closely with Product Lifecycle Management team to understand product lifecycle and introduce new products and support end of life of products.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to optimize inventory, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.
• Generate reports and metrics to track demand planning performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous process optimization.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to anticipate changes in demand patterns and adjust forecasting strategies accordingly.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• APICS or IBF certification preferred.
• APO-DP systems experience a plus.
  
  

Experience/Background

• 5 years of prior experience in demand planning, forecasting, S&OP, preferably in a medical device or health care industry.
• Working knowledge of world-class supply chain practices, strong analytical capabilities, and business savvy.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically with attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and excel working with large quantities of data.
• Storytelling skills, and experience presenting to executive management.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and work with cross functional partners in multiple areas of the business.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  
  

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
  
  

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.

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The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Salary : $109,300 - $218,500