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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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.

The Opportunity

Our Abbott Diagnostics business has an opportunity for a Global Commercial Demand Planning Manager. This position is responsible for driving best-in-class assumption based commercial planning processes, tools and behaviors for Abbott Diagnostics Division (ADD). By utilizing available data sets, the role will support Global Marketing Teams on the Development, Implementation and Effectiveness Monitoring of ADD Marketing Plans. This role is based in our Lake Forest, IL office.

What You’ll Work On

• Ownership for the Monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) New Product Planning & Forecasting Process. Drive process on a Monthly basis to ensure establishment of “One set of numbers”. Ensure clear transparency to New Product and Retirement Demand Management Statement which will enable sustainable and predictable delivery on IBP / LBE Commitment at Country, Region, Area and Division Level.
• Primary lead for Commercial Planning activities relative to the New Product Forecast and Project commercialization.
• Primary partner with Global Supply Chain (Operations) Demand Planning Organization to ensure
• Full alignment on New Product Forecast / Plan being developed for Ramp Up / Ramp Down
• Alignment to New Product Ramp Up / Ramp Down Execution
• Full close out of all Variances
• Oversight of Adjustments to be made to plans, to ensure alignment, between Global Supply Chain and Marketing / Commercial
• Lessons Learnt are being applied to the Process
• Work with Global Marketing, Area & Country Marketing Teams and Area Commercial Excellence / Regional Sales Operations Team to ensure the IBP Demand Management Statement comprehends New Product Plans and Execution performance.
• Commercial Operations responsibility for managing Quality Holds and product supply issues. Working closing withe cross functional team of Marketing, Global Planning and Product Quality Assurance teams.
• Working with Commercial Excellence Team at Area and Sales Excellence Teams at Country / Region Level to identify Process or Learning Gaps and implement improvement plans Establish appropriate metrics to monitor and support Flawless Execution.
• Ensure full alignment, deployment plan, comprehension of the investment to commercialize, in Area, for Wyoming.
• Report on Month to Month changes, outlining potential Opportunities and Vulnerabilities. Ensure timely and effective communication and close-out of Key Decisions Made, Elevations and Action Items arising from the relevant Review Process. In relation to the project program - how the generic assumptions differ per country.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain or similar areas.
• Minimum of 5 years track record in the life science industry with an emphasis on commercial management or supply chain management in diagnostic and/or medical device business. Finance Planning and Project management experience will also be considered.
• Must be team orientated, have demonstrated ability to operate within a Cross Function Team, analytical and highly organized
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management, with demonstrated performance of influencing change.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills. ·Results Driven - confident, thrive on hard work and consistent challenge. ·Advanced knowledge with ability to collate data from various data sources
• 2+ years of experience integrating information from multiple sources to prepare analysis and recommendation for senior manager review and approval.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

$80,700.00 – $161,300.00

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

JOB FAMILY:

Product Management

DIVISION:

HIAC Core Lab

LOCATION:

United States > Lake Forest : CP01

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.pdf

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