**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. **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. You will have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + 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** This position works out of our Johannesburg offices as a Junior Supply Chain Specialist on a 12 Month FTC **What You’ll Do:** + Partner with 3PL and cross-functional teams to evaluate metrics for success on key projects. + Working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, supply chain, finance, freight forwarders and brokerage teams on any projects where support is required. + Working cross-functionally with all Abbott divisions to assist with the implementation of the Catapult implementation project. + Supporting CFS Logistics team in identify gaps / opportunities in warehouse practices / processes. + Support QA teams on investigation of product quality complaints and deviations when related to Supply Chain and Logistics processes. + Handle all correspondence in a timely and effective manner through proactive and responsive communication to internal and external business partners. + Prepare Executive Level presentations as required. + Support CFS Logistics team in overcoming roadblocks to ensure delivery is made in line with internal and external customer requirements, ensure quality and timeliness. + Support CFS Logistics Team with monitoring 3PL performance though KPI management. **Required Qualifications** + Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations or equivalent. **Preferred Experience:** + Minimum of 2 years Supply Chain and Logistics experience within medical industry preferred. + Experience in working with and implementing ERP and Warehouse Management systems. + A strong understanding and knowledge of technology and systems within the Supply Chain and Logistics environment. + Experience with SAP 4/H (implementation/user) 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