• Senior Logistics Planner

    Abbott (Lake Forest, IL)


    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.

     

    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

     

    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.

    + 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.

    + 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.

    + 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 Opportunity

     

    We’re hiring a **Logistics Analyst** within our **Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division** , headquartered in **Lake Forest, IL** .

     

    As a Logistics Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in supporting global logistics operations, driving synergies across Rapid Diagnostics business units and Abbott divisions. Your work will optimize customer service and freight rates, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement savings opportunities, streamline processes, and deliver value-driven solutions that enhance operational performance.

     

    What** **You’ll** **Work On

     

    As a **Senior Logistics Planner** , you’ll be a key driver of operational excellence and strategic logistics initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

     

    + **Delivering Customer Excellence-** Meet and exceed customer expectations through KPIs and proactive problem-solving.

    + **Strategic Logistics Development-** Shape post-COVID cross-businesslogisticsstrategies with a focus onsynergyand efficiency.

    + **Transportation Execution & Contingency Planning-** Manage global freightforwardingand build contingency plans to mitigate unexpected delays.

    + **Supplier & Stakeholder Partnerships-** Develop strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with internal leaders to resolve operational issues and deliver results during urgent demands.

    + **Data-Driven Decision Making** - Use analytics toidentifycost-saving opportunities, present recommendations, and align stakeholders on execution.

    + **Savings & Efficiency Initiatives** - Lead projects that improve customer service, expand provider capabilities, and achieve annuallogisticssavings goals.

    + **Category Expertise & Leadership** - Become the subject matter expert for RDX Americaslogistics, building a strong network across upstream, downstream, and peer stakeholders to ensure global strategy alignment.

     

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

    Required:

    + Bachelor’s degree.

    + 3–4 years inlogisticsor supply chain operations.

    + Hands-on experience intransportation and freightforwarding.

    + Advanced Excel skills(pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).

    + Proven ability to usedata analyticsfor recommendations.

    + Strategic sourcing experiencedelivering measurable cost savings or efficiency improvements.

    Preferred:

    + Globallogisticsexperience in healthcare or diagnostics.

    + Familiarity withERP systemsand international trade compliance.

    * 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 (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 $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. 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]