**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. **Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level.** **Primary Function** Lead, manage, and control all supply and logistics policies, procedures, and activities to maximize the efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of the supply chain function, including purchasing, third-party relationship management, planning, logistics, warehouse & inventory management, customer service, importation and exportation as well as transportation and distribution. Identify and drive cost savings opportunities and continuous performance improvement to develop a highly efficient and cost effective platform while ensuring product availability for internal and external customers. **Major Responsibilities** + Responsible for assuring Supply efficiently, including planning, purchasing, inventory management and financial Plan/LBE reporting, freight & logistics, supplier selection and relationship management, transport and distribution, and third-party (3PL) warehouse management. + Manage day-to-day supply and logistics activities to maximize the efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of the organization's supply chain. + Develops reports, implements effective processes, and tracks performance metrics to meet financial commitments and prevent supply interruption. + Initiate projects to improve supply chain processes, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce supply chain cost. + Effectively balance inventory levels at 3PL, minimizing excess/obsolete inventory and cash flow impact while ensuring product availability (on time and in full) and minimal backorders. + Oversee inventory control systems that track the status of purchase orders and inventory levels. + Deliver continuous improvements across the logistics network, align logistics metrics with KPIs, optimize global networks/routes, and ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations. + Manage strategic logistics partnerships, including inbound and outbound distribution, warehousing expenses and budget control; plan and execute RFP, RFQ, and bid processes for logistics services. + Continually review current 3PL’s and possible future providers; develop and maintain strong and effective partnerships + Ensure compliance to all applicable business policies, laws and regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and processes. + Effectively engage cross-functional team, including Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Global Service and Support, third-parties, and all related teams to drive business objectives and ensure supply activities are integrated seamlessly. + Foster a collaborative working environment to attract and retain key talent. + Coach, develop and motivate staff to achieve top performance. Support employees in implementing development plans. Identify and develop succession plan and address staffing issues in a proactive manner. **Requirements** + Bachelor’s Degree (16 years) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience + Minimum 5 years experience in Supply Chain or relevant function; multinational corporate experience preferred + Proven track record of effectively managing and improving supply chain teams and processes in a large multinational corporate producing consumer goods or other FMCG products + Proficiency to manage project, 3PL and business process improvement + Possess strong leadership, willing to do attitude + Proficient people management skills, with strong interpersonal skill to develop and nurture relationships across different functions + Strong communication, organizing, analytical, negotiation skills, numerical sense and problem solving skills and sophisticated in presenting the findings. + Hands-on experience in ERP system; SAP S/4HANA preferred 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