Supply Chain Planner

Responsibilities

• Manage Material Requirements Plan (MRP) inventory forecasts to support Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Determine raw material or commodity/code needs and proper inventory levels. Create system requisitions and monitor delivery of materials, while communicating priorities to Receiving and Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA).
• Communicate with all functional areas to ensure that material needs are met (Receiving, Quality, Labs, Purchasing, Transportation, Manufacturing, Finishing, and MS&T).
• Communicate significant changes in forecast volumes that may require changes in purchasing strategy.
• Communicate with test labs and quality assurance, where applicable, to establish and track delivery dates for raw materials or manufactured products on test.
• Establish performance reports to monitor, measure and address control, where necessary, of supplier performance to assure timely and quality performance of supplier.
• Identify large Purchase Price Variances (PPV). Take a leadership role in compiling the monthly PPV reports. Research and implement improvement opportunities with Purchasing and Finance.
• Become proficient with the use of planning systems like SAP and tools like Excel. Take a leadership role in the implementation of new systems and planning new projects
• May also update procedures and batch records in the Attache database, as needed.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 1-2 years of experience in Materials Management or Operations; 1-2 years of experience in Purchasing/Maintenance or 2 minimum total combined years of experience.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Additional Information

As the Supply Chain Planner , you are responsible for providing and maintaining sufficient inventory to support area of responsibility and may also develop and maintain production schedules. A primary function will be to work with customers as well as with Purchasing to identify, develop, monitor, and control resources to meet goals and objectives.

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