Group Lead, Customer Service Distribution

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Waukegan, IL, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead daily customer service operations, act as SME for SAP/Fiori and EDI processes, manage customer master data via the Data Steward Platform, monitor varied order types, drive KPI performance and continuous improvement, support audits, and coordinate cross-functional projects and product launches.
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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Customer Service embraces the responsibility of making a remarkable impact on people’s lives through best-in-class service levels and efficient business solutions we create together. This is driven by our compassion for people, commitment to innovation and inclusion, service to the community, and uncompromising integrity at the heart of everything we do.

The Customer Service Lead is responsible for the business process oversight of daily customer service operations, providing team support and service to internal and external stakeholders ensuring compliance with KPIs, regulatory, training, performance, projects that drive for efficiency.

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SAP, customer operations processes, and knowledge of cross-functional areas throughout the OneHUB Customer Operations, Global Supply Chain, Finance and Logistics organization.

Timely resolution of team performance for KPIs and metrics related to Account Maintenance/Data Steward Platform (DSP) and order process for export and contract manufacturing with focus on continuous improvements.

  • This role collaborates with the Customer Operations management team and business partners across the organization to support customer loyalty and the achievement of the company’s objectives by delivering exceptional customer service.

 

Administer day-to-day activities of customer service:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME), on-the-job trainer (OJT), and front-line escalation point for customer issue resolution.
  • Oversee customer master data processes through the Data Steward Platform, EDI, and standard order management from initial receipt through delivery. Manage a range of order types, including EDI orders for RX, OTC, and controlled drugs; serialized products; customer orders; controlled drug order monitoring; stock transfer orders; CMAF product billing; export; TOPA, and contract manufacturing.
  • Generate, analyze, and present customer service performance metrics to leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Demonstrate proven SME knowledge of customer service business applications, SAP/Fiori, EDI (850, 855, 810, 856), and ASN/DSCSA requirements.
  • Conduct daily review of department functions, prioritizing and assigning key personnel to ensure all responsibilities are completed within established expectations.
  • Fulfill audit requirements from internal, external agencies, or customers.
  • Drive new product launch requirements and project initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders and project management to ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
  • Demonstrates the ability to systematically analyze complex customer issues, identify underlying causes, and develop well-supported solutions.

Compliance:

  • Adhere to AbbVie culture demonstrating All for One AbbVie, Decide Smart and Smart, Agile and Accountable, Clear and Courageous, Make Possibilities Real
  • Complete/apply all quality, regulatory safety, and compliance training.
  • Oversee audit documentation requirements for internal Quality, Legal, external regulatory agencies, and/or customer.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in business, or related field or minimum of 3-5 years’ customer service-related experience
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and regulatory pharmaceutical marketing and manufacturing principles, practices, and their application
  • Proficient in relevant software, Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel/pivot, Word), ERP/SAP/Fiori, SharePoint, customer feedback system
  • Lead and facilitate meetings with AbbVie cross functional teams and vendors.
  • Proven decision-making skills paired with the ability to engage and influence cross functional teams to execute complex solutions.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills, conduct a root cause analysis and implement changes.
  • Function as a positive change agent, ability to drive a strong, collaborative culture throughout the organization.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Lead multiple projects, identify risk/gaps, and track action items to meet timelines to drive customer service deliverables.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. ​

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  • This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits thatare allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole andabsolute discretion,  consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Skills Required

  • Minimum of 3-5 years customer service-related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and FDA regulatory requirements
  • Proficient with ERP/SAP/Fiori
  • SME knowledge of EDI transactions (850, 855, 810, 856) and ASN/DSCSA requirements
  • Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel with pivot tables) and Word
  • Experience with SharePoint and Data Steward Platform (DSP)
  • Experience managing EDI orders for RX/OTC/controlled drugs, serialized products, stock transfers, export, and contract manufacturing
  • Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings and vendor interactions
  • Proven decision-making and ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills; conduct root cause analysis and implement changes
  • Ability to lead multiple projects, identify risks/gaps, and track action items to meet timelines
  • Complete/apply quality, regulatory safety, and compliance training and fulfill audit documentation requirements
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

AbbVie Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AbbVie and has not been reviewed or approved by AbbVie.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) contributions include a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus an additional annual company contribution tied to age and service. Company-paid life insurance and other financial protections further strengthen long-term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid leave programs include up to 12 weeks at 100% for parental leave and separate paid caregiver leave, with eligibility after six months where noted. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursements and family-building resources add further support.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day one with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits, and preventive care covered at 100%. Options such as HSAs/FSAs and coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26 broaden accessibility.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.

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