Abbott

Assistant Regional Planning Manager

Hong Kong

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Job Summary

This position drives effectively the monthly demand and operational planning processes, inventory optimization, monitors and collaborates with global supply to ensure business plans implemented in Asia Pacific successfully. Provide accurate and timely data reporting, analysis of usage and trend to help develop overall strategies and plans. Also, monitoring the performance and training needs of the team and fulfilling the team aspiration and on job training requirement.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

  • Responsible for Asia Pacific consensus forecast/ S&OP including Commercial/ Marketing/ Finance/ Operations/ Regulatory tied to revenue/ LBE
  • Act as a major contributor in the regional supply chain forecasting and planning process
  • Lead monthly S&OP review meetings with country planners and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided by an analysis in order to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy
  • Attend S&OP meeting with Global demand planners for consolidating regional forecast

Supply Planning

  • Responsible for inventory optimization in Asia Pacific by initiating inventory redeployment and returns of short UBD and excess stock
  • Act as SNP super user for project initiates and attend monthly meeting
  • Centralize to setup SNP parameters in ERP system
  • Follow up critical supply request and shipments with global for countries
  • Escalate supply issues with global planner, distribution centers and global supply chain teams

Inventory Control

  • Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess
  • Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to countries consistent with regional marketing & integrated business plans
  • Review safely stock and inventory level and drive follow up action with countries
  • Monitor DOH and drive follow up action with countries
  • Monitor Line Fill Rate and drive follow up action with countries
  • Work closely with Regional Demand Planning on Supply Chain initiatives
  • Contribute to phase-in/phase-out. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Regional Marketing & integrated business plans
  • Responsible for product rationalization recommendation and execution
  • Ownership of Inventory as a result of S&OP and consensus plans
  • Planning of the inventory levels (DIOH)
  • Planning of scrap targets and slow moving inventory usage recommendation (high level)
  • Planning of inventory UBD pipeline and replenishment strategy for consignment
  • Responsible to support the reposition of inventory within region or global and its impact on total demand

Reporting

  • Create KPI reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory and supply including inventory level, DOH, short UBD and expiries
  • Maintain forecasts and planning factors in demand planning system

Continuous Improvement

  • Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate level
  • DOH, UBD and expires improvement
  • Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor degree in business/operations management/supply chain/equivalent
  • 5 to 7 years relevant demand/supply forecasting/planning experience

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
  • Proven success in improving work processes, leading change and role models positive behaviors as well as change agent skills in a complex and fast paced environment
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization, including English communication skills
  • Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
  • Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable

Skills

Demand Planning
Forecasting
S&OP
Inventory Optimization
Supply Chain Planning
Data Analysis
ERP Systems
SAP SNP

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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