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.

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.

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 assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare programRobust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 communitiesA 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Participates in cycle count processes and physical inventories.Creates and maintains various material transaction records, such as receipts, transfers, issues, returns, shipments, and adjustments.Enters and maintains purchase orders (P.O.s) in manual and computer manufacturing/business systems.Coordinates the replacement of stock and expense items by interfacing with procurement personnel.Prepares reports and inventory analyses as required.May maintain and perform receiving, stock, and shipping duties per documented procedures. May fill requests for parts and issue components or supplies as necessary.May maintain line stocks as defined by management.Notifies the supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Frequently exchanges information or provides services or materials to all levels of personnel within and outside the work group.Works closely with all Production, Finance, and Quality Management personnel.May represent the organization to resolve problems and determine priorities.Participates as a team member and contributes to achieving team goals.May serve as a lead for lower-level employees in the department.Work under limited supervision, this role involves performing inventory movement and clerical duties in the materials control area, including but not limited to receiving, stocking, and issuing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.Work is performed in accordance with established materials control, inventory, warehousing, and purchasing procedures.The role requires taking initiative to improve work products and processes and may involve reviewing the work of less experienced employees for quality and content.It also involves adapting existing work methods to different situations and resolving unusual, nonstandard problems, referring significant deviations from approved policy/practice to a supervisor or more senior personnel for resolution.The role ensures that the quality of services meets internal and external customer requirements and may represent the organization to resolve problems and determine priorities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

High School Diploma / GED or other specialized training/equivalent related experience. Associate's degree (± 13 years) preferred, in a business-related field.Minimum 4 years of progressively more responsible inventory control experience.Complete knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including practices and procedures of the function, company products, policies, and programs.Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others.Demonstrated competence in English spelling, grammar, and punctuation, including the ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination.Demonstrated organizational skills, attentiveness to detail, and the ability to work under minimal supervision.Ability to handle multiple assignments in a timely manner while meeting assigned deadlines.Demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and basic math skills.Comprehensive ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including clear, understandable speech, demonstrated comprehension skills, and competence in English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and rules.Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer and the ability to pass a 10-key assessment examination.Proficiency in using various PC-based software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar word processing/spreadsheet software.Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability to work overtime is also required.Duties regularly require moderate to heavy body/strength movements to manually lift and handle bulky items on a frequent basis, weighing up to approximately twenty-five pounds.Experience using SAP preferred.

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 $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.