Job Description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Demand Analyst Abbott Nutrition International (ANI)

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for a Demand Analyst.

The newly created Demand Analyst role will support the overall Demand and S&OP process for Abbott Nutrition International HQ. The role will be assisting the overall S&OP process by collecting, validating and summarizing the inputs coming from Areas and Affiliates, as well analyzing the demand submissions and liaise with Demand/Area Managers to identify any risk and opportunities.

WHAT YOULL DO

* Support the monthly S&OP process in collecting and reviewing forecast changes (volume and value, manufacturing sites and brands), disconnects from RLBE, Channel KPIs, ad hoc analysis
* Demand analysis: in depth review of forecast changes and trends, align with Areas and Affiliates in identify any risk and opportunities to the latest forecast. Expected to help also with Ad-hoc analysis required to support ANI management in any decision or questions
* Forecast Accuracy: collect and validate Route Cause for monthly error rate, support affiliates in determine next steps to correct error rate and improve overall use of Forecast Error rate in local S&OP process
* Support ANI Demand Lead in liaison with Supply Chain for management of constrained lines and prioritization/allocation decisions
* Support ANI Demand Lead in LTP (long term planning) process: from mapping and organizing the starting data to summarize and present to management the key trends, changes and focus areas
* Support ANI Demand Lead on onboarding new Demand Managers both in terms of S&OP process expectations as well use of system and tools; map current local S&OP process and identify gaps and improvements' opportunities
* Support ANI Demand Lead on initiatives and projects linked to the newly established Center of Excellence, in both collecting and analyzing any data as well identifying areas of improvement and new processes and tools required to improve overall demand forecasting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOULL BRING

Required

* Bachelors degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
* 3-5 years of Forecasting and/or supply chain planning and management, financial experience.
* Having worked at an affiliate is a strong plus.

Preferred

* Understanding of Demand Planning and Forecasting methodology as well S&OP process
* Experience with forecasting application software SAP/APO preferred.
* Understanding of Supply Chain planning process and relationship with demand planning
* Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and concisely communicate the business implications of forecasts and actual results.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to different culture and communication styles as this role interfaces across countries all over the world
* The individual must be highly motivated and have a desire to innovate. The ability to work independently and proactively identify improvement opportunities is essential
* Candidate should be able to work under pressure, consistently meet deadlines and direct activities on several projects at one time.
* Role Requires effective communication skills with all levels of management, inside and outside of finance
* Candidate must possess strong PC/system skills; specifically Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

WHAT WE OFFER

* At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

* Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
* Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
* Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
* Paid time off
* 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
* The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

AN Abbott Nutrition

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06C Floor-5

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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