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Director Supply Chain

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Hybrid
North Chicago, IL, USA
161K-305K Annually
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Hybrid
North Chicago, IL, USA
161K-305K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads global pharmaceutical supply chain strategy and execution across planning, forecasting, inventory, warehousing, procurement, logistics, supplier performance, network optimization, and assurance of supply. Oversees S&OP/S&OE processes, launch and transfer initiatives, ERP and analytics improvements, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation. Builds organizational capability, manages cross-functional stakeholders, and drives improvements in service, cost, cash flow, resilience, and manufacturing asset utilization.
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About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Drive the execution and completion of end-to-end supply chain planning, warehousing, purchasing, forecasting, network optimization, and strategic business transformation activities to support reliable global supply while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and business requirements. The position oversees supply planning, assurance of supply strategies, ERP/business process ownership, warehousing operations, and cross-functional business strategy programs that improve service, cost, inventory, risk management, asset utilization, launch readiness, and long-range operational performance. It partners across Operations, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to align strategic priorities, resolve complex business issues, and deliver sustainable operational outcomes.

  • Direct Inventory control and warehouse leaders and indirect leadership of a large, matrixed organization supporting multiple production shifts, planning horizons, and global business needs.
  • Lead and provide strategic and tactical guidance to cross-functional launch, transfer, market expansion, labeling change, network optimization, and product development teams from validation through launch, site transfer, and lifecycle management.
  • Manage and coordinate S&OP/S&OE processes, supply and demand forecasting, inventory management, replenishment planning, scenario planning, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery to balance service, cost, inventory, sustainability, and business continuity.
  • Oversee global warehousing, storage, logistics interface, purchasing, and material flow activities supporting IME and broader supply chain operations while ensuring compliance with AbbVie business rules, regulatory expectations, and quality requirements.
  • Monitor supplier and internal network performance against quality, delivery, service, cost, and capacity requirements; establish corrective actions, performance routines, and strategic supplier engagement plans as needed.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that improve network manufacturing asset utilization, optimize cost and cash flow, strengthen assurance of supply, support pipeline commercialization, and improve resilience across internal and external supply nodes.
  • Evaluate, develop, or select information technology and digital analytics solutions to improve scheduling, ERP processing, materials tracking, inventory visibility, data-driven decision making, and reporting for supply chain and business strategy programs.
  • Develop, coach, and build capability across their team, fostering collaboration, accountability, inclusion, change readiness, and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Operations, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external customers/suppliers to align priorities, resolve escalations, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Scientific, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance, or related discipline required; MBA, Master’s degree, or higher education preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, Finance, Business Strategy, or related pharmaceutical/regulated industry functions, including significant leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional strategic initiatives, transformation programs, governance routines, and business process improvements in a matrixed global organization.
  • Deep knowledge of supply planning, S&OP/S&OE, inventory management, forecasting, warehousing, logistics, procurement, ERP systems, network optimization, and assurance of supply strategies.
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, raw materials handling, production processes, quality assurance/quality control, regulatory requirements, cost management, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacture of products/intermediates.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex business inputs, develop actionable strategies, build decision frameworks, and communicate recommendations to senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated capacity to build relationships internally and externally, influence across functions, manage suppliers and customers, and lead a diverse multicultural workforce with global reach.
  • Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, organizational, analytical, and planning skills; must be persuasive, resilient under pressure, detail-oriented, creative, and able to drive urgency and accountability.
  • Experience developing leaders and teams, establishing clear performance expectations, and creating an inclusive culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Working knowledge of current pharmaceutical production technologies, digital analytics, ERP/data tools, quality systems, and regulatory expectations preferred.

Key Stakeholders:

Site Director/General Manager, VP PSM, VP Global Supply Chain, VP Regional Manufacturing, Supply Chain Leadership Team, Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, external suppliers, logistics partners, and outside customer business representatives.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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