Material Planner

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **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. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. **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’ll also have access to: - Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. - Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. - An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution - Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 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** Our location in Lake Forest, IL currently has an opportunity for a Material Planner. The Material Planner is responsible for the efficient purchase, storage and movement of raw materials and finished goods. **What You’ll Work On** - Individual contributor role with comprehensive knowledge in the specific area. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized work. Works independently, applies standards yet adapts precedent and may make departures from established processes to resolve problems. Under general direction, determines the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. - Initiates purchase or production requisitions as appropriate. - May be expected to give direction and guidance to other Material Planners. - Frequently reports to an Inventory Planning and Control Manager. - Provides advice and validates the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. **Required Qualification** - High school diploma or GED - 4 years related work experience **Preferred Qualifications** - Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation) - Data Analysis & Inventory Management (inventory optimization, demand analysis, stock monitoring, and performance tracking) - Raw Materials Planning (material requirements planning, supply planning, inventory control, and production support) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** [www.abbottbenefits.com](http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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…