Supply Chain Specialist

**About Abbott** At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve. **Description** As part of our ongoing development and organisational changes, Abbott has identified a Supply Chain Specialist role. This exciting position provides an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work across all business functions with the main focus being to provide support within the ID DM team as directed by their immediate manager. The role will be a very challenging one and the knowledge of the business gained will be substantial placing this person in a very flexible position within the organisation. **Responsibilities and Duties** + Work cross functionally with Supply Chain personnel, Purchasing, Transport,Customer Service, Quality, Warehouse and Inventory to support ID DM's SupplyChain activities. + Utilisation of experience within Supply Chain operations to support thesuccessful completion of tasks assigned. + Supportthe management of projects whether these be large or small, complex orstraight forward in order to deliver success in timeframes stipulated. + Ability to analyse data and provide insight in a meaningful way with a desire todrive cost improvements, strengthen compliance, increase efficiency of existingprocesses and achieve positive outcomes. + Ensure conformance to ISO9001 & ISO13485 in relation to process anddocument control procedures as stated in the Quality Management System. Drivesupplier and process improvements through the Agile quality system in the formof quality incidents and supplier corrective actions. + Engage with core team members to understand key elements of their rolesand be able to provide cover in periods of absence but also to enhance internalbusiness knowledge. + Collaboration with third party vendors as required. + Demonstrate flexibility within this multi-disciplined role ensuring keystakeholders are kept informed of progress and any obstacles. + Supply Chain tasks identified as this new evolving and exciting roledevelops. **Requirements** + Third Level Degree or equivalent in Logistics Supply Chain or similar preferred. + 3+ Years Supply Chain / Logistics experience. + Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, Power-Point Outlook, Project and SAP would be an advantage + Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals + To facilitate the interaction with sites on different time zones, occasional out of hours working required. + Excellent communication skills (written & verbal across cultures) + Highly numerate with an aptitude for analysis. + People management skills. + Ability to lead meetings (by phone, video conference and face to face) to drive results and build relationships. + Travel as required (advance notice to be provided). 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 corpjat@abbott.com