AdresseAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
The Opportunity:
The Supply Planner will be based out of our European Distribution Center in Machelen, Belgium.
In this role, you will ensure the best product availability, while minimizing distressed inventory costs and optimizing inventory levels.
What You'll Do:
Execute replenishment of products from manufacturing sites and external vendors to maximize the level of service towards internal and external customers
Monitor open orders and back orders and take corrective actions
Reduce distressed inventory and report on results to Finance
Participate in the S&OP process with Demand Planning, Marketing and Finance
Monitor portfolio changes and establish a proper phase in / phase out process
Maintain end to end Supply Chain system updated in terms of master data and inventory targets
Maintaining the inventory targets and reviewing inventory levels at 3PLs
Analyze levels of inventory in the distribution center and in the field, provide feedback to Finance and submit appropriate forecast
Identify and deploy process improvements (continuous improvement) to increase the productivity or cost-efficiency without jeopardizing quality compliance and service level
Support best practices to other team members
Qualifications:
University degree, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in in the healthcare industry
Detailed knowledge of a major ERP system (SAP preferred)
Proficient knowledge of excel, experience in reporting tools as Business Objects is a strong asset
Fluent in English, written and spoken, other languages are an asset
Experience with Lean tools and methodology is an asset
Team player and customer oriented
Strong communication skills and presentation skills
Flexibility, including work time schedules and travel
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 will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
