Abbott Hiring for Logistics Analyst at North Chicago, IL, United States Full Time

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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

Youll also have access to :

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https : / / www.abbott.com / corpnewsroom / strategy-and-strength / tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.

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• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity ?

Our location in North Chicago, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Logistics Analyst . This new team member will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

They will provide the distribution / transportation information, analyses, and systems knowledge necessary to determine the most efficient and effective distribution and transportation patterns.

What Youll Work On

• Identify projects, perform data research, review, and analyze findings, make recommendations, present findings, implement approved recommendation with assistance from manager.
• Responsible for monitoring / scheduling all freight moves for both domestics and international shipments
• Identify cost reduction projects; perform data research, review, and analyze findings, make recommendations, present findings, write final , implement recommendation.
• Provide recommendations in terms of elemental and total costs for each operation; identify alternatives & costs, define the costs and savings of the best solution.
• Influences others to maintain smooth and efficient distribution operations, Assists management with negotiation of transfer rates and transportation rates with outside vendors.
• Contacts external vendors and suppliers to exchange and obtain information; serves as the focal point for analysis and communications.
• Makes plans to accomplish assigned activities and projects, establishes priorities so as to handle competing demands, optimizes use of available resources, estimates time and resources necessary to complete tasks or projects.
• Implements changes or improvements and incorporates into the routine operations of the organization
• Makes day-to-day decisions which demonstrate a basic understanding of the financial business drivers (e.g., ROI, factory costs) and their inter-relationships.
• Shares information with appropriate frequency and timeliness so as to benefit the receiver, distributes background information prior to meetings, allows for adequate response time when making requests, keeps parties potentially affected by decisions apprised of events.
• Constructively contributes to the decision-making process of the work team and supports the teams decision.
• Balances the time needed for accomplishing current work and achieving development goals and applies newly developed knowledge, skills, and experience to the job.
• Contributes to the definition of the team’s mission, objectives, and strategies, accepts team decisions and works toward their implementation;

establishes and supports the norms and conditions for a work environment that supports team productivity, draws on the strengths of each team member, seeks input of team members, works cross functionally to resolve issues.,

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree :
• 2 – 4 years relevant operations / distribution experience : Experience includes manufacturing or distribution environment, experience with financial modeling and analysis, exposure to materials and inventory computer systems, understanding of Abbott planning and distribution systems, some project leadership roles.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA, BBA, or BS preferably in supply chain, logistics or related field
• Experience in healthcare industry preferably in a supply chain function

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
• Pension Plan
• 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 (http : / / www.

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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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The base pay for this position is $56,700.00 $113,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]