Senior Supply Chain Specialist

<p>     </p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p><b>About Abbott</b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>ABBOTT BELGIUM: WE'RE INNOVATING TODAY FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW</b></p><p>Abbott has been focusing on helping the people of Belgium live their best lives since 1948.</p><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Opportunity:</b></p><p></p><p>The Supply Planner will be based out of our<span> </span><span>European Distribution Center</span><span> </span>in Belgium<span>. In this role, you will</span> ensure the best product availability, while minimizing distressed inventory costs and optimizing inventory levels.</p><p></p><p><b>What You'll Do:</b></p><ul><li><p>Execute replenishment of products from manufacturing sites and external vendors to maximize the level of service towards internal and external customers</p></li><li><p>Monitor open orders and back orders and take corrective actions</p></li><li><p>Reduce distressed inventory and report on results to Finance</p></li><li><p>Participate in the S&amp;OP process with Demand Planning, Marketing and Finance</p></li><li><p>Monitor portfolio changes and establish a proper phase in / phase out process</p></li><li><p>Maintain end to end Supply Chain system updated in terms of master data and inventory targets</p></li><li><p>Maintaining the inventory targets and reviewing inventory levels at 3PLs</p></li><li><p>Analyze levels of inventory in the distribution center and in the field, provide feedback to Finance and submit appropriate forecast</p></li><li><p>Identify and deploy process improvements (continuous improvement) to increase the productivity or cost-efficiency without jeopardizing quality compliance and service level</p></li><li><p>Support best practices to other team members</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>University degree, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in in the healthcare industry</p></li><li><p>Detailed knowledge of a major ERP system (SAP preferred)</p></li><li><p>Proficient knowledge of excel, experience in reporting tools as Business Objects is a strong asset</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English, written and spoken, other languages are an asset</p></li><li><p>Experience with Lean tools and methodology is an asset</p></li><li><p>Team player and customer oriented</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills and presentation skills</p></li><li><p>Flexibility, including work time schedules and travel</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b>WHAT DO WE OFFER?</b></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</span></span></li><li><span><span>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.</span></span></li><li><span><span>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</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>     </p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>N/A<p><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p>     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Manufacturing<p>     </p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain<p>        </p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831<p>     </p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p>     </p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p>     </p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Not specified<p>     </p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>No<p>     </p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p>     </p><p>     </p><p>     </p>