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Global Supply Chain Solution Architect – Planning & Logistics

Abbott · North Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$113k–$227k/yrFull-time

The Opportunity

The Global Supply Chain Solution Architect – Planning & Logistics is a high-impact, enterprise leadership role responsible for shaping the future of Abbott’s digital supply chain. This role defines and drives the architecture, design, and implementation of global planning and logistics solutions across regions and business units.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Leadership: Shapes enterprise direction and technology vision

  • Executive Communication: Engages effectively with VP/SVP-level stakeholders

  • Influence & Alignment: Drives consensus across diverse global teams

  • Simplify Complexities: Technical Depth + Business Acumen by bridging architecture with business outcomes

  • Decision-Making Under Ambiguity: Operates effectively in complex, evolving environments

  • Architecture Authority: Acts as a key decision-maker for supply chain technology design and standards

Success Metrics

  • Measurable improvements in:

    • Forecast accuracy and planning cycle times

    • Logistics costs, efficiencies, and service levels

    • Inventory turns and working capital improvements

    • OTIF (On-Time In-Full) / service level improvements

    • Reduction in planning cycle time

    • Reduction in manual planning effort

    • Reduction in system fragmentation and integration complexity

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (master’s preferred)

  • 12+ years of experience in supply chain systems, with significant architecture leadership

  • Deep expertise in multiple planning and logistics platforms, including SAP, OMP, Kinaxis, and Manhattan, with strong experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC integration

  • Experience with hybrid planning models and execution-aligned planning processes

  • Demonstrated success leading global, complex implementations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud-native or SaaS architectures (Azure preferred in the Abbott context)

  • Expertise in integration platforms (SAP CPI, Tibco, MuleSoft, APIs, event streaming)

  • Knowledge of advanced planning algorithms, optimization, and heuristics

  • TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification

  • Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, healthcare)

Miscellaneous

  • This is an onsite role based in IL

  • This is NOT a remote role/opportunity

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  • The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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