Develops and maintains demand forecasts for assigned portfolios by analyzing historical data, incorporating market intelligence, and integrating cross-functional inputs to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Engages business stakeholders (Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations) to clarify demand drivers, prioritize business needs, support demand targets, and ensure forecasts reflect agreed-upon business assumptions.
Conducts demand scenario analysis and risk assessment related to new product introductions, product lifecycle changes, and international expansion, providing input and recommendations to support risk mitigation planning.
Partners closely with Supply Planning to ensure demand plans are feasible, aligned with capacity and inventory strategies, and appropriately reflect operational constraints.
Monitors demand performance, including forecast accuracy, bias, and key demand KPIs, and supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying issues, trends, and opportunities to enhance planning effectiveness.
Prepares and communicates demand insights, analyses, and ad hoc planning updates to cross-functional teams and leadership through clear analyses and presentations to support timely and informed decisions.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment, maintaining a proactive and team-oriented approach
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
Ability and means to travel between local Madison, WI Abbott locations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to essential duties; or Associates Degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience.·
8 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or a related discipline.·
Demonstrated experience developing and executing demand planning strategies for complex or high-volume products.·
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and make decisions with limited or evolving information.·
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.·
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.·
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.·
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance or Statistics.
3+ years of experience working within ERP and/or demand planning systems (e.g., SAP, SAP IBP, o9, Anaplan).
Experience leading or significantly contributing to S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Experience supporting new product launches, international demand planning, or complex product portfolios.
Demonstrated experience driving process improvement or change management within planning organizations.
Familiarity with regulated environments such as 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and/or cGMP.
- The base pay for this position is
- $99,300.00 – $198,700.00
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Supply Chain
DIVISION
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics
LOCATION
United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Standard
TRAVEL
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
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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