Senior Distribution Analyst

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 – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Senior Distribution Analyst

This position is based out of our Domestic Supply Chain Hub in North Chicago, IL (3 days onsite/2 days remote, 100% remote option is not available), relocation assistance is not available for this role. 

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated, analytical distribution analyst to drive operational support with our distribution centers.

The Senior Distribution Analyst will provide support to the US Distribution Manager by managing the samples and finished goods operational elements including inventory, fulfillment, analysis of data, and driving issue resolution arising from the operational processes. They will closely collaborate and build effective relationships with cross functional teams and business partners to drive the operational and improvement needs of the business.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily operation management of third-party warehousing and logistics service providers, supervising the quality of daily warehousing and transportation operations, coordinating and handling problems arising from the operation process, and ensuring the safety and compliance requirements of the company's pharmaceutical products in the storage and transportation links.
• Supporting with relevant stock reports and updates and tracking inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and/or dead stock
• Working closely with cross functional teams to secure that product returns are made in time as agreed with customers
• Warehouse system management includes IDOC monitoring and issue resolution, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, cycle count management and stock adjustments.
• Inventory management including STO, stock taking, in-bound and out-bound management, return & destruction. Handle and respond timely queries from Trade team on order status, pick status, delivery status.
• Ensure routine cycle counting process and schedule is followed by the 3PLs- i.e., counts are completed, documentation is received (perpetual inventory, screen shots, summaries, etc), reviewed and approved.
• Run the daily inventory reconciliation report between 3PL and AbbVie systems. Identify new discrepancies and follow up with internal stakeholders, 3PL or Global Information Technology teams to get timely and accurate resolution. Track and trend inventory reconciliation issues.
• Drive the short dated/excess inventory review process to mitigate any risk on obsolescence  and/or collaborate with finance to create reserves.

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Education:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree or below equivalent experience, preferably in business or supply chain

Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree or below equivalent experience, preferably in business, supply chain, or environmental science
• Fulfillment services, warehouse design and system configuration service
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems
• 5 years’ experience in Operations, Information Technology, Supply Chain management and/ or Financial management
• Hands-on experience applying basic to advanced analytics tools and techniques
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Proven capability to manage and implement change management programs
• Strong cross functional collaboration with Information Technology (BTS), Commercial, Finance and within Supply Chain at varying levels of the organization
• Working Knowledge of SAP/JDA and/or other similar systems.
• Ability to translate and prioritize technology trends around data science to practical implementation
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Key Stakeholders:

• Global Functional SC and GDL leadership, Brand, Planning, Distribution, Warehousing, Logistics, IT, and Commercial

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

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that theCompany believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job gradefor this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified 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 short-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 otherform of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company'ssole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole andabsolute 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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