Supply Chain Specialist

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.

Job Description:

Supply Chain Specialist

Working At Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our Lake Forest, IL location currently has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Specialist.

This role functions as a Planner, responsible for production planning, scheduling, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will work with limited supervision to ensure adherence to production schedules and support efficient supply chain operations.

Key Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within teams

What You’ll Work On

• Analyze planning requirements and take appropriate action to support the production schedule and material demand.
• Plan, order, and manage inventory and materials to ensure timely availability and efficient operations.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to minimize schedule disruptions and act as the primary point of contact for production and material-related concerns.
• Support the department through administrative and tactical execution of tasks as directed by the department manager.
• Contribute to short-, mid-, and long-term organizational goals through effective planning and execution.
• Facilitate and execute production planning, scheduling processes, and material management activities.
• Impact of Role: Errors or failures to meet expectations may result in increased costs and could negatively affect the organization’s ability to meet its goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 4 years' experience progressively responsible experience in supply chain.
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications.
• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Ability to work independently and in groups; Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical-thinking skills.
• Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software.
• Ability to prioritize; - strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability and aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives.

Preferred

• Relevant work experience or exposure within a regulated environment to sufficiently demonstrate the core job responsibilities of the position.

Apply Now

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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

$60,000.00 – $120,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family:

Supply Chain

Division:

ID Infectious Disease

Location:

United States > Lake Forest : J55

Additional Locations:

Work Shift:

Standard

Travel:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Medical Surveillance:

Not Applicable

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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf