**_This is an open role to proactively prospect candidates for future opportunities at Abbott._** **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. + Health plan, life insurance, tuition, stock purchase plan, Asociación Solidarista, cafeteria subsidy, free parking lot, among others. + 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 diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Alajuela, Coyol location in the Vascular division that provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. **What You’ll Do** + Demonstrated ability to lead the local Sales & Operations Planning process, including analyzing forecasts and data from Demand and Supply Planning. + Develops solid supply plans that meet service level and operations objectives and works closely with Finance and Operations to gain their input and approval into the final results. + Clearly communicate agreed upon production quantities and mix to business unit. + 99% PA fill rate goal – when backorder exists full responsibility for backorder management, root cause analysis, status, prioritization, communication. + Production Plan attainment reporting and communication, including holding Operations accountable to the S&OP agreed plan as well as controlling engineering hours requests and performance. + Set and maintain appropriate inventory levels that meet service level objectives to customers balanced with divisional DIOH (Days Inventory On Hand) goals. + Manage new product introductions to achieve agreed upon launch dates with targeted launch inventory levels while developing and implementing plans that minimize phase out obsolescence. + Monthly inventory management of excess, obsolete, expiring inventory, including developing and implementing solutions to minimize inventory write-offs and communication with Finance on write-off potential. + Proficient in ERP systems functionality as well as SC reporting tools. Drives S&OP discussions and build plans based on the quality/service/cost principles and making sure ths site scorecard is aligned. Holds Supply and Demand Planning accountable for signal inconsistencies. + Different functions and roles related to Supply chain according to business needs. **Shift: Admin (Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)** **On-Site position** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or equivalent experience + 5+ years experience in demand/supply planning or inventory management. + _Advanced commands of English_ + _Advanced MS Excel_ **Preferred Qualifications** + 3 years working in a highly regulated environment preferred. + Experience in production lines transfers + Power BI + Master’s degree is a plus. + Medical Device experience is desired. + APICS or other Planning related certification is preferred. + Experience with SAP & APO preferred. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/) 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, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. Join our Talent Community to learn about upcoming job opportunities or connect with us at www.abbott.com (https://wd5.myworkday.com/abbott/d/inst/15$141428/www.abbott.com) , on LinkedIn, on Facebook and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal 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