Manager, Inventory Planning

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North Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
97K-184K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Own and coordinate the site master production plan, drive schedule adherence, prepare weekly/monthly production plans, manage work order coordinators, handle unplanned orders, lead cross-functional MPS lock meetings, analyze actuals vs plan, support NPI introductions, and communicate schedule risks to stakeholders to meet inventory and financial targets.
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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

The Inventory Planning Manager owns the coordination of the master production plan within the manufacturing site and all associated follow- on activities. Drives proper production scheduling adherence ensuring an optimized plan supporting ensuring efficiency and predictability. Enhances the capability of the site through optimizing planning parameters to drive efficiencies while supporting inventories targets across our key supply chain. Serves as the main point of contact for all our partners in supply chain while action as a key site champion in driving the proper monthly Sales and Operations planning process along with supporting achievement of the AbbVie’s financial and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Manage the coordination/execution with the manufacturing department of the full window of firmed orders of the production schedule, supporting schedule execution and timely finished goods delivery.

  • Responsible in overseeing the site's work order coordinators/specialists supporting the production plan in providing guidance, coaching, and proper strategic direction.
  • Handle unplanned orders and provide delivery commitments by checking material availability, and maintaining constant communication with Corporate Planning, or directly with customers.
  • Communicate schedule changes/risk proactively with stakeholders and engage decision makers to
    enable right production decisions are made.
  • Lead the overall daily schedule review process focused on monitoring performance and following
    through on resulting actions with material management and cross functional partners.
  • Prepare the weekly / monthly production plan. Factors incorporated into this plan are dynamic, including an evaluation of known and projected demands, trends, manufacturing and finishing lead times, raw material and finishing supply lead times, inventory investment, and predetermined target levels.
  • Manage the weekly MPS lock discussion meeting between cross functional plant groups to ensure the best finite schedule set is attainable by all parties.
  • Drive the schedule reporting process to analyze Actuals vs. Plan/LBE, provide accurate and timely volume estimates for site financial reporting, and actively work with key stakeholders to understand drivers for variances.
  • Set strategic direction for new NPI focused on process, right first time, and schedule adherence; Support the introduction of new products to the site.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Sciences or Engineering. MBA desirable.
  • Five (5) years of experience in the Materials Management field, with hands on experience in the following areas: Master Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, Production Activity Control, and Materials Requirement Planning.
  • The incumbent must have experience with computerized inventory control systems and hands-on experience in Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
  • A high level of human relations skills to deal with all levels of management and professionals within the company, and interface and negotiate with external agencies.
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities. Excellent analytical/statistical skills (able to interpret & provide a broader context to converging information).
  • Broad business perspective (able to provide advice and alternatives in financial & non-financial matters). The position requires good analytical skills, and ability to make sound judgement, and business decisions. The individual must interpret and evaluate forecasts to establish production plans, evaluate demand vs. capacity constraints, and impact of new products on the plant load.
  • The position requires frequent analysis of product mix, service level, and product quality. The individual must be able to work on a multitask ever changing environment, with the ability to maintain flexibility in the overall planning to make Plant commitments and goals.
  • The nature of the role requires extensive interaction with vendors, customers, product development centers, partner organizations and planning centers. The problems that are encountered typically relate to business processes, planning, project execution and communication. Creativity, innovation, and decisiveness are necessary to resolve these issues and drive the business forward.
  • Requires total commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work during continuous periods of change.
  • Prioritizes their own and their teams work in line with business demands.

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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors 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 long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are 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 and absolute 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sciences, or Engineering
  • MBA
  • Minimum five (5) years experience in Materials Management (MPS, Inventory Control, PAC, MRP)
  • Hands-on experience with computerized inventory control systems
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Experience preparing weekly/monthly production plans and managing MPS lock meetings
  • Strong analytical and statistical skills to interpret forecasts and drivers of variance
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities
  • High level human relations skills to interact with all management levels and external agencies
  • Ability to prioritize work, multitask, and maintain flexibility in a changing environment
  • Experience supporting NPI introductions and assessing impact on plant load
  • Commitment to quality and maintaining high standards during change

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 Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.

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The Company
HQ: North 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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