Sr. Analyst Production Planning (4th role) - Nutrition - Columbus, OH

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.

Senior Production Planning Analyst

About Abbott

Abbott 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.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.

The Senior Supply Planner manages production planning for their assigned product (s).  Position is responsible for translating commercial Demand and inventory strategies / targets into effective supply plans.  Supply Planner will manage production plans that span multiple plants.  Incumbent will be required to coordinate with Demand Planning, Manufacturing Operations & Third Party Manufacturing Ops, Commercial for the US and international business teams and other planners to resolve plant scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints.  The Senior Supply Planner is primarily focused on the next 24 months horizon.  Incumbent is expected to work independently, with minimal supervision.

What You’ll Work On

• The Senior Supply Planner translates external environment conditions and demands from Demand Planners into comprehensive manufacturing plans under MRP philosophy.
• Maintain internal and external customer service levels for all assigned products.
• Manage plant throughput within customer service, capacity, efficiency, and inventory plan framework.
• Coordinate with Project management groups, project activity and New Product Introductions, new processes, etc.
• Identify, resolve and communicate low/or excess obsolete stock position for all assigned SKUs.
• Develop production plans for monthly S&OP, Annual Plan cycles.
• For all assigned products, maintain integrity of forecast passes, finished goods inventory planning, APO inventory planning, master scheduling and capacity requirements planning data for all assigned products sourced from the U.S.
• For all assigned products, identify and direct the planning activities associated with the allocation of finished goods in current or projected low stock position.
• Participate in decision-making meetings on plant manpower loading and/or premium labor (overtime-contract labor)
• Manage and direct inventory investment activities.
• Work directly with plants to perform rough cut capacity planning in support of 24 month planning horizon.
• Present at monthly meetings with Plant and Division operations to review and implement operations strategies.
• Hold leadership roles within department related to training and system support.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical reports and scenario plans that support Commercial and Supply Chain strategies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree: Business, Finance, Science or Engineering disciplines preferred or 5+ years of experience in supply chain related roles.

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* 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.

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The base pay for this position is $83,000.00 – $166,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.