Senior Global Planner

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 Plymouth, MN location in the Structural Heart Supply Chain division. 

The Sr. Supply Chain Global Planner plays a critical role in aligning customer demand with operational supply capabilities. Working with limited supervision, this position develops, maintains, and communicates manufacturing schedules that support production requirements and ensure timely delivery of finished goods to customers. The Global Planner is responsible for balancing demand and supply, optimizing inventory levels, and creating production schedules aimed at minimizing back orders and supporting key performance indicators related to customer service and product availability. 

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing schedule planning.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with planning and work order systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment (preferred).
• APICS or other planning-related certification (preferred).
• Experience working in a broader enterprise and cross-divisional business unit model (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to function both as a collaborative team member and an independent contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proven ability to leverage resources and engage others to successfully accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize competing responsibilities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.