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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.

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

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.

+ 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 high employer contribution

+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our **Scottsdale, AZ** location in the **Cardiac Rhythm Management** division.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Senior Supply Chain Planner** with a strong foundation in **engineering principles** and **SAP systems** . This role will bridge supply chain operations with engineering-driven process optimization, ensuring robust planning, efficient production, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle

What You'll Work On

Engineering-Driven Supply Chain Planning:

+ Integrate **Lean Manufacturing** , **Six Sigma** , and **Design for Manufacturability (DFM)** principles into supply chain planning.

+ Collaborate with engineering teams to align material planning with product design changes and process validations.

+ Support **New Product Introduction (NPI)** by coordinating supply chain readiness with engineering milestones.

Inventory & Materials Management:

+ Apply **statistical inventory control models** and **engineering-based forecasting** to optimize stock levels.

+ Collaborate with procurement and engineering to manage material specifications and supplier quality.

Demand / Supply Planning:

+ Use engineering capacity models and line balancing techniques to support production scheduling.

+ Analyze production constraints and recommend engineering solutions to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks.

+ Utilize SAP tools to analyze and adjust forecasts as needed.

Process Improvement & Continuous Engineering Integration:

+ Lead cross-functional Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) using engineering tools like FMEA and Fishbone Diagrams.

+ Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives in planning processes.

Reporting and Analysis:

+ Generate technical reports integrating supply chain KPIs with engineering metrics (e.g., OEE, yield, scrap rates).

+ Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making.

+ Present data-driven insights to senior leadership to support strategic decisions.

Skills Required:

+ **Engineering Acumen:** Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product lifecycle management.

+ **Analytical Thinking: Strong data analysis skills using engineering and supply chain tools.**

+ **Technical Communication:** Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into actionable supply chain strategies.

+ **Problem-Solving:** Use of structured engineering methodologies to resolve supply chain issues.

Expectations:

+ **Efficiency** : Ensuring that the supply chain operates smoothly and efficiently.

+ **Timeliness** : Meeting deadlines for production and delivery.

+ **Quality** : Maintaining high standards of quality in all supply chain activities.

+ **Continuous Improvement** : Continuously seeking ways to improve processes and optimize costs/spend.

+ **Cross-functional Collaboration** : Working effectively with other departments and stakeholders.

+ **Compliance** : Ensuring that all supply chain activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelors Degree In Supply Chain, Business or equivalent OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

+ Minimum 5 years progressively responsible experience in manufacturing or distribution schedule planning.

+ 3 years of experience with planning/work order systems.

+ Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

+ Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changingenvironment.

+ Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

+ Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate atmultiple levels in the organization.

+ Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

+ Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred

+ Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain planning with exposure to engineering environments preferred

+ Proficiency in SAP and engineering documentation systems (e.g., PLM, ERP).

+ Preferred: APICS/CSCP certification, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices).

**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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 and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]