The Opportunity

This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.   As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.  Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.

As a Senior Demand Planner, you will execute analytical activities supporting Sales and Operations - S&OP - forecasting and demand planning; participate in the development of demand-based sales forecasts for the Diabetes Care product portfolio, including Freestyle Libre and Blood Glucose Monitoring devices. You will be a visible member of the team, and effectively work cross-functionally to achieve organizational and profitability goals.  This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You’ll Do

• ​Responsible for executing tactical components of monthly Demand Planning and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes including but not limited to: consensus forecasts, cross-functional assumption alignment, and management review presentations; backorder tracking, reporting and resolution; managing the supply change request (SCR) process;
• Work cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals; coordinate with commercial management to develop product life cycle; drive adherence to accountability; support project teams to ensure project success. 
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast accuracy data, and evaluate forecast results. Evaluate forecast accuracy and determine action plans to improve accuracy.
• Generate predictable sales forecasts for maximum benefit of resource allocation, capital utilization and investment decisions, including ability to dependably manage inventory tightly, reduce distressed inventory and assess staffing requirements; responsible for managing lot sequestering for key customers and the allocation process.
• ​Develop and recommend contingency plans in response to unexpected changes in demand/supply; provide timely and thorough assessment of problems and formulate solutions; propose solutions which present minimal disruption to the business; develop processes to mitigate re-occurrence.
• Provide regular benchmarking and adjust processes when beneficial.
• Participate in the preparation of executive level summaries and key assumptions, findings and observations along with actionable information; interpret ambiguous data; draw conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Resolving conflicts to deliver consensus forecasts across the functional groups.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and guidelines.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.

Experience You'll Bring
Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.  Typically requires 4 years of relevant work experience to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office applications, with a specific focus on Excel; working knowledge of SAP/Symphony, Dodeca, and Data Analytics tools such as Power BI preferred.
• Must possess strong analytical and communication (Oral and written) skills and the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven experience influencing partner executives and are capable of influencing internal decision-makers to make decisions aligned with strategies and objectives benefiting the entire organization.
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications.
• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical-thinking skills.
• Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability and aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives.

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Divisional Information

Medical Devices

General Medical Devices:

Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

CRM

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Diabetes

We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

Vascular

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.

Neuromodulation

Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.

Structural Heart

Structural Heart Business Mission:  why we exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

EP

In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

HF

In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Diagnostics

We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level.

Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key heath and therapeutic areas, including infections disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

Nutrition

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.

The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.