Associate Director, Global Supply Planning

Associate Director, Global Supply Planning

Madison, NJ

Full-time

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The Associate Director, Supply Planning position is responsible for the operations and strategic design of the US Pharma global supply planning organization which support very significant revenue streams for US Pharma. Achieving the revenue goals are critical to AbbVie's top line revenue goals and strategic imperatives. Responsibilities include translating demand into inventory and replenishment plans to meet the product needs of our customers and patients, developing short and long-term inventory and assurance of supply strategies, scenario planning and risk mitigation plans, order management and execution of replenishment activities from AbbVie sources, distribution centers and third-party manufacturers, as well as communication with affiliates and other third-party customers on inventory and replenishment timing. Scenario planning collaboratively with key stakeholders is critical to business planning for launches, LOE and transfers. The team also manages significant cash flow.

Responsibilities include:

• Leadership to the US Pharma Supply Planning team and accountable for supply planning activities to maintain required product availability for the patient and to meet strategic and financial needs of each brand while balancing IME/TPM plan requirements.
• Drive resolution of elevated challenges around supply disruptions, capacity constraints, or other issues that may impact the availability of product for our customers and patients. Ensure proper communication of such challenges to senior leaders in Operations and the broader AbbVie organization.
• Lead strategic programs that support enhancement of planning capabilities to meet the needs of the evolving organization. Influential in establishing business case for change with senior management
• Identify and evaluate continuous improvement opportunities to elevate performance of teams and seek organizational efficiencies. Sponsor projects within the team to implement such continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, Distribution & Logistics, Operations Brand Management, Demand Planning, Commercial, Quality, Internal Manufacturing & Engineering, External Supply and Finance.
• Management oversight of the critical partnership between Supply Planning and manufacturing sites including external suppliers, accountable for the success of the joint planning processes.
• Deliver short and long-term financial, customer service, and other performance goals of the Supply Chain organization.
• Member of the Global Supply Planning leadership team supporting and assisting with global supply strategy development and deployment.
• Motivate, coach, and develop managers and supervisors to becoming great people leaders. Drive the AbbVie culture across the team and create and sustain a positive environment displaying high levels of motivation and excellent team spirit.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor or Master level in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Management required.
• Master of Business Administration strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Operations, including strong experience in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Experience working in a Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment desired.
• Pharmaceutical/Medical Devices experience required.
• Excellent leadership and people management experience required.
• Strategic mindset and ability to think at an enterprise level.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence for interacting with senior leaders.
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven success in leading effective teams and fostering collaboration across cultural and organizational boundaries.
• Proven ability to manage, implement, and influence large change management programs.

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.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-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.