Manager, Supply Chain Solutions

AbbVie - North Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

North Chicago, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Supply Chain Solutions is responsible for the development and application of AbbVie's central Demand Planning and S&OP tools, specifically JDA/Blue Yonder. This role focuses on system design and configuration based on user feedback, collaboration with users to address business challenges, and driving system improvements through Agile Project Management. The position requires a strong understanding of Supply Chain Demand Planning and technical aptitude to enhance user efficiency and support the organization's future needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Demand Management and S&OP teams to support effective demand forecasting tools and reports for stakeholders.
• Provide insights on best practices for Statistical Forecasting, Aggregate Forecasting, and related technologies.
• Enhance the JDA/Blue Yonder Demand platform to optimize user efficiency.
• Draft user and functional specifications for system updates linked to JDA/Blue Yonder, including testing and UAT signoff.
• Balance the priorities of end-users, management, and best practices to maximize productivity within the Agile process.
• Lead key platform overhaul initiatives including the implementation of Planning Hierarchies and restructuring of the core data model.
• Produce and maintain user guides and training materials, conducting training sessions as needed.
• Design and develop reports, KPIs, and Metrics for Supply Chain Demand Management and S&OP teams.
• Maintain data for various interface mappings, configuration tables, and other vital elements needed to support the platform.
• Expand the core competencies of Demand Planning to facilitate future adoption of AI and ML capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar fields.
• 6+ years of relevant work and/or post-Graduate experience in Supply Chain, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Programming, Data Science, or Analytics.
• Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder Demand / Demand 360 modules is required.
• Capability to read and generate SQL and SQL-adjacent language programming.
• Fluency in English for written and verbal communication.
• Proven problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and manage schedules effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Agile Project Management methodology.
• Familiarity with AI and ML capabilities in Demand Planning.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options