ABBOTT LABORATORIES Logistics Analyst Salary in the United States

Impact this role will have on Abbott:

• Evaluate global logistics and distribution and transportation operations,data,and facilities in order to decide the most effective logistics and transportation patterns for products,makes formal recommendation to implement improvements.

• Evaluates and implements results from complex distribution analyses.

• Identify projects,perform data research,review and analyze findings,make recommendations,present findings,implement approved recommendation.

• Identify and manage cost or cycle time reduction projects,perform data research,review and analyze findings,make recommendations,present findings,write final report,implement recommendation.

• Develop and implement improvements based on technological advances,changes in economic circumstances and sound business strategy.

• Develop long range plans to ensure that the distribution of product to our customers is both timely,economical. and with product quality in mind.

• Develop computer and analytical systems to reduce time and cost of obtaining information for distribution and transportation decision making.

• Analyze a distribution situation in terms of elemental and total costs for each operation,identify alternatives & costs,define the costs and savings of the best solution.

• Derive basic cost data using computers and mathematical models.,Influences personnel in other organizations to maintain smooth and efficient worldwide distribution operations.

• Help train and develop other members of department.

• Negotiates transfer rates and transportation rates with outside vendors.

Your experience(s), education and knowledge will further expand Abbott’s marketplace success:

• Bachelors Degree Required: BA or BS in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain or logistics functions is preferred.  
• 3-5 years in Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Experience may include manufacturing or distribution environment; experience with financial modeling and analysis; knowledge of materials and inventory computer systems; thorough understanding of Abbott planning / inventory management or distribution systems
• Demonstrated project leadership; transportation supplier experience; exposure to international affiliate operations and their needs and regulations.