Sr. Demand Planner – CALA

About this role

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott  

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.  

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.  

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution  

• Tuition reimbursement, the  Freedom 2 Save   student debt program, and  FreeU   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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.   

The Opportunity   

This position works out of either one of our   Plymouth,MN   or   Hollywood,FL   locations in the Structural Heart division.    

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist  

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.  

Our team is   seeking   a highly skilled and experienced Demand Planner to lead the Canada/Latin America forecasting and IBP process. This pivotal role involves close collaboration with finance, commercial, supply chain, and marketing teams to drive process improvements, product lifecycle planning strategies (including product launches and phase-outs), commercial strategy modeling, field inventory management, and the management of systems and metrics to measure performance.  

We are looking for a proactive problem solver who is comfortable with ambiguity and can lead a team to achieve results. If you have a strong background in business and marketing and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.  

This is an energetic and dynamic opportunity to be at the forefront of growth in the Structural Heart division. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the CALA organization, driving significant improvements in our business processes, and contributing to our success.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead the Monthly Review Process:  Oversee the monthly IBP (Integrated Business Planning) Commercial Management Review process with CALA Executive Leadership. Manage commercial KPI performance, conduct root cause analysis, and develop solutions.  

• Collaborative Leadership:  Partner with key stakeholders to build consensus around forecasts, commercial plans, and action plans to address challenges.  

• Demand Planning:  Develop demand plans with commercial, marketing, and finance teams based on business trends, commercial and marketing strategies, and sales pipeline over a 24   mo   horizon. Create models to forecast sales, field inventory changes, product phase-ins/phase-outs, and distressed inventory risks.  

• Execution and Management:  Execute approved plans, manage abnormal demand, and review and report adherence to forecasts and launch plans.  

• Scenario Planning:   Utilize   scenario planning to assess risks and drive informed business decisions.  

• Forecast Reconciliation:  Reconcile and explain differences between IBP forecasts and LBE forecasts.  

• Change Leadership:   Demonstrate   effective   change   leadership and build strategic partnerships to advance departmental and organizational   objectives .  

• Process Development:  Develop,   implement   and continuously   optimize   processes, tools, and systems.  

• Presentation and Communication:  Summarize complex data and changing assumptions into concise reports, messages, and recommendations for stakeholders, including senior leadership.  

• Problem Solving:  Proactively solve problems, handle unstructured challenges, and lead teams to resolve identified issues.  

• IBP Program Implementation:  Implement and   optimize   the new IBP (Integrated Business Planning) Commercial Management Review process for the CALA Structural Heart division.  

• Travel   for position up to 10%.  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Business , Marketing, Supply Chain Management,   Finance   or a related field  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in forecasting, S&OP/IBP processes, or   a related field .  

• Strong analytical skills and   proficiency   in excel modeling, planning   systems   and analytics tools.  

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.  

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.  

• Experience in change management and building strategic partnerships.  

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:   www.abbottbenefits.com    

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.  

Connect with us at  www.abbott.com , on Facebook at   www.facebook.com/Abbott ,  and on Twitter @AbbottNews.  

The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DI

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