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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.
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:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in our GES Global Engineering Services division.
The Sr. Inventory Specialist is responsible for daily inventory activities. The role of the Sr. Inventory Specialist is to work with other team members (IE: Inventory Planners, Inventory Analyst, and Inventory Specialists) to ensure compliance with Regulatory/Corporate/Safety and departmental guidelines. The Sr. Inventory Specialist is an expert in Inventory Management and therefor responsible for proper stocking levels and will support Abbott divisions in the requisitioning of Construction, Maintenance and Project Materials. The Sr. Inventory Specialist also participates in continuous improvement activities.
Major Responsibilities:
Direct the work of Inventory Specialists in requisitioning expediting/discrepancy resolution efforts and material return activities. This will include monitoring daily activity reports and prioritizing tasks as needed.
Manage stockroom inventory. These activities include the addition and obsolescence of inventory within assigned categories. Ensure proper ROP /ROQs are maintained to meet services levels required by stockroom customers. Report on category assigned performances indices as required.
Interfaces daily with Stockroom, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Corporate Interior Design, Maintenance, Construction Service and Design, their management, and Project Management. Outside interfaces include suppliers, contractors, manufacturers, shipping firms and freight carriers.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK:
Must possess strong inventory management skills and have knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Must be able to work independently as well as being able to work in team environments. Strong interpersonal skills are required. Computer skills and various software skills such as Microsoft Office is required. Strong commitment to customer service, quality, detail, and possess strong analytical skills. Excellent communication skills are necessary,
Accountability / Scope
Sr. Inventory Specialist is responsible for monitoring the daily activities of Inventory Specialists. Manage inventory fill rates, and departmental cycle times. ROP/ROQ adjustments as required. Adhere to key supplier agreements. Perform to achieve key indicators (departmental and Abbott Capabilities). Support Inventory Planners in key supplier evaluations, and inventory forecasting. Assist other team members with customer service-related support.
Required Qualifications
HS diploma, AA in business desirable.
2+ Experience in Material Management, Maintenance. Purchasing and/or Planning.
Preferred Qualifications
APIC certification desirable
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $22.00 – $44.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com