Inventory Planner-Day Shift - Casa Grande, AZ

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. 
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

The Opportunity 

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, AZ., is one of Abbott’s leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we’re more than just a company, we’re a family. Working here you’ll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

What You’ll Work On 

• Material planning, purchasing and control of direct materials (raw ingredients and packaging) and/or indirect materials.
• Ownership of work, ensuring all materials are on site to support the production schedule.
• Ensuring proper procedures are followed in the purchase of direct and indirect materials per corporate purchasing policies.
• Coordination of materials to be transferred to sister sites.
• Production batch reconciliation and closure.
• Independently managing plant inventory for assigned area to maintain a lean, accurate and sufficient inventory based on production needs.
• Identifying creative solutions for addressing inventory replenishment gaps by working with suppliers, other departments, and division partners.
• Work in conjunction with the finance group to identify, address and evaluate impact of distressed inventory; lead actions to mitigate risk to inventory and reduce E&O.
• Fully manage supplier relationships and work directly with suppliers and Abbott Procurement to ensure deliveries are on time and in full.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure inventory accuracy and cycle count integrity.
• Obtain SME level knowledge across several plant inventory and ERP systems (AMAPS, MITS, SAP and CAMBAR) and understand their interactions and interdependencies.
• Drive improvements in the purchasing process as related to cost, process, cycle time, and customer service.
• Support other plant projects and initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma / GED
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Strong communication and customer service skills – both written and verbal.
• 3-5 years of experience in a planning or purchasing role preferred.
• High aptitude for learning ERP systems
• High level Microsoft Office capability
• Financial planning and analysis experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 – $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.