The Global Supply Planner (GSP) is responsible for the short-term range supply chain planning activities and controlling the flow of product globally between manufacturing sites and the distribution centers. The objective is to meet market demand and optimize inventory levels in our supply network. To achieve this, the GSP must build strong relationships with supply sites, brand operation managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, the Affiliates, and other stakeholders.
The GSP knows the business and can anticipate future opportunities and risks, and continuously looks to raise the bar to ensure success for AbbVie and assurance of supply for our patients.
Responsibilities
- Daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal and external) to coordinate the supply of finished product, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials.
- Ensure SAP and JDA are kept up to date with the latest information and that customers are informed timely of supply updates and risks.
- Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments.
- Support data for plant meetings to review and improve performance.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
- Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by other colleagues.
- Execute financial processes including hedging, inventory reserve review, and product scrapping.
- Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity.
- Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and to address challenges in the Global Supply Planning function. Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
- Support S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution.