ABBOTT LABORATORIES Associate Supply Chain Materials Analyst Salary in the United States

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

Our location in Irving, TX currently has an opportunity for an Associate Supply Chain Materials Analyst.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Perform production planning, scheduling and inventory management with limited supervision to maintain adherence to production schedules.
• Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support the production schedule and / or material demand.
• Plan, order and manage inventory and materials.
• Serve as liaison with other departments to minimize impact on schedule(s). serve as primary point of contact for production and material related concerns and communications.
• Follow EHS rules and procedures for your department.  Report EHS incidents and / or unsafe acts and conditions promptly to supervision. Forward any opportunities to improve the EHS program to supervision.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.
• This position is accountable for the following: support of the department through administrative and tactical execution of specific tasks as communicated by the department manager; contribute to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals; facilitation / execution of production planning and scheduling processes as well as material management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

Preferred

•   Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or similar.
• 4 years of relevant supply chain analysis work experience (see below), ideally from Medical Device manufacturing (or similar).
•        Previous experience in supply chain analysis (i.e. inventory management analysis) which includes analyzing inventory trends, transactions, etc. -- or similar.

•        Experience - ideally - with SAP and/or Oracle. Will also consider experience with JD Edwards.

•   Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model

•        Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

•        Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

•        Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner

•        Excellent organization skills

•        Results driven work ethic

•        Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team

•        Needs to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in General Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in an inventory management capacity or within an ERP/WMS business-controlled process.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• 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
• Pension Plan
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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