Address We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand & Supply Planning Specialist to join our Abbott Team.
This role effectively drives the monthly Sales & Operations (S&OP) Planning process for assigned product lines, including development & implementation of strategies to support product launch planning, inventory & obsolescence management, product rationalisation and monitoring of key demand planning performance indicators. It is also responsible for executing and monitoring of all supply & distribution planning activities to ensure timely availability of material while meeting inventory targets, minimising obsolescence and optimising costs.
Core responsibilities include:
- Lead monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis in order to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy
- Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.
- Work closing with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signal
- Review and manage STOs generated by system, including minimising manual process
- Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centres/ factories/ suppliers
- Determine and maintain SAP SNP parameters
- Contribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plans
- Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess
- Ad hoc reporting
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Up to 3 years' experience in supply and demand planning, preferably in a large global company
- Degree in supply chain, business or relevant
- Hands on experience with forecasting processes across sales, marketing and supply chain in a complex environment
- Knowledge and experience with ERP, SAP and Database skills is essential
- Demonstrated agility to develop customer focused solutions to business issues
- Strong analytical and expert level Excel skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving capability with the ability to question process and come up with ideas to mitigate supply risks
- Skills in negotiation, procurement and contract management
- Proficiency for communication, catering for a variety of stakeholder levels including overseas vendors and internal stakeholders
Due to the inherent requirements of the role, the preferred candidate must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before commencement and maintain their vaccination status.
What we offer you!
- Wellness Programs
- Professional and Personal development opportunities
- Being part of an organisation reputed to be a World's Top Employer recognised for our workplace culture that values healthy living, diversity and equal opportunity
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.
Abbott is committed to building a diverse workforce that values diversity across gender, age, culture, disability and lifestyle.
In order to be eligible to work for Abbott in Australia or New Zealand, you must hold current working rights with no restrictions, for the respective country applicable.
We ask that recruiters respect our internal recruitment process and PSA panel, and refrain from contacting us, or referring candidates to this role.
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
