The Opportunity
Abbott Core Lab Diagnostics, Abbott GmbH is looking for Sr. Supply Chain Specialist Inventory Optimization (m/f/d) EMEA (Internal title of position is Assistant Manager External Services). You’ll manage the Assets and Spare parts Inventory for Affiliate country in EMEA, as well as coordinate with third party service providers, manage the demand & supply of instruments /spare parts needed for Refurbishment/Repair.
What You’ll Do
1. Interface between 3rd Party and ABBOTT
2. Contract and pricing negotiations with 3rd Party service
3. Collaborate with Commercial and Planning teams to gather inputs and insights for demand forecasting for Instruments Refresh/Refurb.
4. Provide input for production and procurement plans to 3rd Party Service provider based on commercial demand forecasts.
5. Receive and review Purchase orders for accuracy, completeness, and feasibility.
6. Coordinate with 3rd Party Production, Inventory, and Logistics teams to ensure timely order fulfilment.
7. Monitor backorder order status and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.
8. Communicate order updates, delays, or changes to Business and internal stakeholders.
9. Collaborate with the Global Logistics team to optimize transportation and delivery processes.
10. Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability at Affiliates while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
11. Analyse demand patterns and collaborate with the Global Planning team to determine Inventory replenishment requirements.
12. Coordinate with Warehouse personnel to ensure accurate inventory counts and timely replenishment.
13. Drive new Contract signoffs and renewals with 3rd party service provider.
14. Track Vendor payments and escalate in case of issues.
15. Work cross-functionally with other teams to streamline processes and resolve any bottlenecks.
16. Coordination of product and material flow between ABBOTT, ABBOTT affiliates and service providers
17. Assurance of ABBOTT quality requirements and delivery performance of suppliers
What will be YOUR Impact
18. Support Gross margin improvements projects for Core Lab Diagnostics EMEA
19. Inventory optimization for Affiliate warehouse in EMEA
20. Coordination of Instrument and Spare part reconditioning, communication with product specialist and assurance of ABBOTT quality requirements and delivery performance of suppliers.
Required Qualifications
21. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
22. 3 years experience in process optimization
23. 5 years experience in reconditioning of diagnostic instruments
24. 3 years supervising experience
25. Excellent knowledge in Power BI and VBA software
26. SQL Database knowledge
27. Proven experience in Demand Planning, Order Management, or Supply Chain Operations
28. Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
29. Negotiation skills
30. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.