Brand Manager, Supply Chain

About the Role

Coordinate assigned aspects of an Operations Brand or Program to align it with AbbVie’s business goals and strategic imperatives. Assist the Brand Director or Brand Manager with the Supply Chain interface and serve as the central point of contact for stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, S&T, Legal, Tax, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Manufacturing, and TPMs. Provide global Brand/Product analysis, strategy, oversight, long-range planning (LRP), demand and inventory management, and ensure contract compliance with PRMs.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned Operations Brand Program projects to ensure timely decisions that impact Brand sales, assurance of supply, and operational performance. May manage millions of dollars in capital/project expenses and deliver multi-million dollar cost savings.
• Strategize with PSM for negotiations and lead negotiations for new contracts or extensions with TPMs, including additional service costs, project proposals, and extra charges.
• Communicate and escalate issues that threaten assurance of supply. Work with cross-functional teams and TPMs to identify and develop mitigation plans.
• Create viable Brand plans, financial plans, LRP, risk management, and lifecycle strategies aligned with AbbVie’s business goals.
• Serve as the primary interface with Commercial to develop and agree on Brand/Product forecasts. Stay current on internal and external factors impacting the Brand/Product(s).
• Assist the Brand Director or Brand Leader with the supply chain interface, acting as the central point of contact for stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Aid the team in communicating a common vision to cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and issues are clearly understood.
• Manage program activities to optimize operational performance and meet strategic business needs while ensuring assurance of supply.
• Manage lifecycle transitions that impact Brand sales, potentially handling millions in capital/project expenses and delivering multi-million dollar cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Science, with experience in business and product management in Life Science; MBA or higher education desired but not required.
• 5 or more years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Management, Product Development, and/or Financial Management.
• Proven experience in managing effective teams and fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborative team player.
• Excellent presentation, oral, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and deliver results.
• Capability to manage, implement, and influence large change management programs.
• Knowledge of Commercial and Process understanding, with experience in the Product/Brand managed being a benefit.
• Understanding of core business processes.
• Ability to interface effectively in worldwide cultural settings and with executive-level management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.