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.
Working 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:
1. Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
2. Amazing health and wellness benefits and perks.
3. 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.
4. 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 role works for Abbott Nutrition, 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 – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Main Purpose of the Role
This role plans, directs, and monitors all supply and logistics activities to ensure a cost-effective flow of merchandise from suppliers to customers.
Main Responsibilities
This role has several key responsibilities:
1. Manage day-to-day supply and logistics activities to maximize the efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of the organization's supply chain.
2. Activities may include materials planning and control, procurement, inventory management, storage, warehousing, logistics, transport, and distribution.
3. Develop and implement schedules and procedures.
4. Allocate resources to meet targets in areas such as transit and delivery times; inventory levels; purchasing, warehousing, and storage costs; and service standards.
5. Liaise with functional and operational area managers (e.g., in customer service, sales, and production planning) to ensure supply activities are integrated with other parts of the business.
6. Select and manage ongoing relationships with major suppliers, vendors, or sub-contractors to minimize costs and ensure satisfactory standards of service.
7. Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop staff to ensure resources are used effectively and work schedules and targets are met.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. Bachelor Degree
2. Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role.