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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **ABOUT ABBOTT** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.** Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives. **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: + Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled** + **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, **Medical Benefits start day 1** + **Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays** + Retiree Healthcare program + **Robust 401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + **A stable company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities + 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. **Main Responsibilities:** + Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System + The Associate Planner performs production planning, scheduling and inventory management with limited supervision to maintain adherence to production schedules + Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support the production schedule and/or material demand + Plan, order and manage inventory and materials + Serve as liaison with other departments to minimize impact on schedule(s); serve as primary point of contact for production and material related concerns and communications + Follow EHS rules and procedures for your department + Report EHS incidents and/or unsafe acts and conditions promptly to supervision; forward any opportunities to improve the EHS program to supervision + Other duties and responsibilities as assigned **Accountability/Scope/Budget:** This position is accountable for the following: + Support of the department through administrative and tactical execution of specific tasks as communicated by the department manager + Contribute to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals + Facilitation/execution of production planning and scheduling processes as well as material management + Errors or failures to achieve results may add cost and may impact the goals of the organization **SHIFT** This role is 1st shift, Monday - Friday **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and demonstrated competence required + Typically requires 2 or more years of relevant work experience or exposure within a regulated environment to sufficiently demonstrate the core job responsibilities of the position + Candidates/incumbents should possess the following: ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications; ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior; ability to work independently and in groups; demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical-thinking skills; ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; ability to prioritize; strong organizational and project management skills and the ability/aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 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 and a Military/Veteran friendly 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 $50,000.00 – $100,000.00. 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 corpjat@abbott.com