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Abbott · 1 month ago

Senior Demand Planner

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $180K/yr

4+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving people’s health through innovative technologies. The Senior Demand Planner will support Sales and Operations forecasting and demand planning for the Diabetes Care product portfolio, ensuring accurate sales forecasts and effective cross-functional collaboration to meet organizational goals.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Responsible for executing tactical components of monthly Demand Planning and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes including but not limited to : consensus forecasts, cross-functional assumption alignment, and management review presentations; backorder tracking, reporting and resolution; managing the supply change request (SCR) process

Work cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals; coordinate with commercial management to develop product life cycle; drive adherence to accountability; support project teams to ensure project success

Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast accuracy data, and evaluate forecast results. Evaluate forecast accuracy and determine action plans to improve accuracy

Generate predictable sales forecasts for maximum benefit of resource allocation, capital utilization and investment decisions, including ability to dependably manage inventory tightly, reduce distressed inventory and assess staffing requirements; responsible for managing lot sequestering for key customers and the allocation process

Develop and recommend contingency plans in response to unexpected changes in demand/supply; provide timely and thorough assessment of problems and formulate solutions; propose solutions which present minimal disruption to the business; develop processes to mitigate re-occurrence

Provide regular benchmarking and adjust processes when beneficial

Participate in the preparation of executive level summaries and key assumptions, findings and observations along with actionable information; interpret ambiguous data; draw conclusions and provide recommendations

Resolving conflicts to deliver consensus forecasts across the functional groups

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures

Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and guidelines

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System

Qualification

Demand PlanningS&OP ForecastingData AnalyticsMicrosoft ExcelSAP/SymphonyAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingProject ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Typically requires 4 years of relevant work experience to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position

Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, with a specific focus on Excel

Working knowledge of SAP/Symphony, Dodeca, and Data Analytics tools such as Power BI preferred

Must possess strong analytical and communication (Oral and written) skills and the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Proven experience influencing partner executives and are capable of influencing internal decision-makers to make decisions aligned with strategies and objectives benefiting the entire organization

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

Working knowledge of SAP/Symphony, Dodeca, and Data Analytics tools such as Power BI

Benefits

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.