Demand Manager - Nutrition - Chicago or Abbott Park, IL

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Demand Manager

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.

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, Glucerna and ZonePerfect - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

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

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Chicago Office location in the Nutrition Division.

The Demand Manager role will support the overall Demand and S&OP process for Abbott Nutrition International HQ. The role will be assisting the overall S&OP process by collecting, validating and summarizing the inputs coming from Areas and Affiliates, as well analyzing the demand submissions and liaise with Demand Area and Affiliate Managers to identify any risk and opportunities. The role will be expected to take ownership of one or more responsibility of the demand department, step in for the Demand lead when needed, have understanding of roles and function.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage the monthly S&OP process in collecting and reviewing forecast changes (volume and value, manufacturing sites and brands), disconnects from RLBE, Channel KPIs, any ad hoc analysis and briefing senior management on key finding and topic of discussion
• Demand analysis: in depth review of forecast changes and trends, align with Areas and Affiliates in identify any risk and opportunities to the latest forecast. Expected to help also with Ad-hoc analysis required to support ANI management in any decision or questions
• Manage relationship with Supply Chain for management of constrained lines and prioritization/allocation decisions, inclusive of monitoring of execution of allocation and communication to Areas and Affiliates on latest developments
• Support ANI Demand Lead on onboarding new Demand Managers both in terms of S&OP process expectations as well use of system and tools; map current local S&OP process and identify gaps and improvements' opportunities
• Lead initiatives and projects linked to the Center of Excellence, in both collecting and analyzing any data as well identifying areas of improvement and new processes and tools required to improve overall demand forecasting
• Manage and lead end to end any ah-hoc projects related to Demand and inventory management, inclusive but not limited to SKU rationalization, Inventory level monitoring, identification of E&O reduction opportunities, process mapping and improvements opportunities, talent development

Required Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 5-8 years of Forecasting and/or supply chain planning and management, financial experience.
• Having worked at an affiliate and/or Area/HQ type of role is a strong plus.

Preferred

• Understanding of Demand Planning and Forecasting methodology as well S&OP process
• Experience with forecasting application software - SAP/APO preferred.
• Understanding of Supply Chain planning process and relationship with demand planning
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and concisely communicate the business implications of forecasts and actual results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to different cultures and communication styles as this role interfaces across countries all over the world
• The individual must be highly motivated and have a desire to innovate. The ability to work independently and proactively identify improvement opportunities is essential
• Candidate should be able to work under pressure, consistently meet deadlines and direct activities on several projects at one time.
• Role Requires effective communication skills with all levels of management, inside and outside of finance
• Candidate must possess strong PC/system skills; specifically Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

MISC:

• This is an on-site role - not a remote role.
• There is no relocation provided for this role.

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The base pay for this position is
$97,300.00 - $194,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain

DIVISION:
ANI International Nutrition

LOCATION:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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