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Abbott · 1 day ago

Manager SH Field Inventory

United States - Minnesota - St. Paul

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $199K/yr

5+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Inventory Manager to manage the US Field Inventory team and Global Inventory Program, collaborating closely with various teams to drive process improvements and inventory management.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of US field inventory analysts, fostering growth and skillset development

Own the global SH Field Inventory Management system and associated business processes

Manage the US cycle count process, inventory audits (internal and external) and ensure compliance to all inventory procedures

Oversee and report on global cycle count processes and inventory compliance metrics, work with regional teams to improve processes and/or tools

Partner with commercial stakeholders to align on inventory strategies to meet optimized levels and business goals, minimizing scrap risk while ensuring uninterrupted sales

Collaborate with Customer Service and Finance teams to ensure financial reconciliation of consigned inventory

Develop and manage reporting tools for cycle counts, consignment forecasting, and field inventory optimization

Drive continuous improvement in inventory processes (mature products and phase in/out activities) through data-driven analysis and tool development

Present complex data and evolving assumptions in clear, actionable formats for senior leadership

Foster a culture of accountability within team and with commercial teams to the inventory management processes and procedures

Qualification

Inventory ManagementFinancial ReconciliationAnalytical SkillsSAP ExperienceChange ManagementLeadership SkillsProactive ApproachCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Manage and develop a team of US field inventory analysts, fostering growth and skillset development

Coach other cross-functional team members on best practices and key learnings for field inventory management

Own the global SH Field Inventory Management system and associated business processes

Guide and influence regional field inventory leads and commercial teams in implementing system enhancements and program expansions

Manage the US cycle count process, inventory audits (internal and external) and ensure compliance to all inventory procedures

Lead team of analysts to complete inventory reconciliation during cycle counts

Oversee and report on global cycle count processes and inventory compliance metrics

Work with regional teams to improve processes and/or tools

Partner with commercial stakeholders to align on inventory strategies to meet optimized levels and business goals

Minimize scrap risk while ensuring uninterrupted sales

Develop intimate knowledge of consignment levels globally and lead execution of inventory initiatives

Collaborate with Customer Service and Finance teams to ensure financial reconciliation of consigned inventory

Develop and manage reporting tools for cycle counts, consignment forecasting, and field inventory optimization

Drive continuous improvement in inventory processes (mature products and phase in/out activities) through data-driven analysis and tool development

Lead change initiatives and build strategic partnerships to support organizational objectives

Present complex data and evolving assumptions in clear, actionable formats for senior leadership

Proactively identify and resolve challenges, fostering accountability across teams and stakeholders

Foster a culture of accountability within team and with commercial teams to the inventory management processes and procedures

Travel for position up to 10%

Preferred

Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, S&OP/IBP processes, Inventory Management, Customer Service or a related field

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in excel modeling, planning systems and analytics tools

Experience with SAP system or equivalent

Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges

Experience in change management and building strategic partnerships

Benefits

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

FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree

Company

Abbott

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Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.

Founded in 1888

Illinois City, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.abbott.com

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