Senior Manager, Inventory Control
About the role
About AbbVie
Responsibilities
- Manage, motivate, and develop the Inventory Control team through effective communication, performance reviews, coaching, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Oversee all Site Inventory management processes, ensuring inventory levels, consignment stocks, and Material Review Board management are aligned with Site goals and metrics.
- Define and implement site inventory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with cGMP, Quality, EHS, FDA, HPRA, and SOX requirements.
- Maintain oversight of SAP and S4 systems, ensuring alignment with AbbVie standards and implementation of system/process improvements.
- Drive strategic inventory optimization initiatives, including offsite storage and global serialization support.
- Serve as site lead for inventory-related audits, cycle counts, financial controls, and inventory documentation management.
- Support third-party lab supplies, engineering stores, and collaborate with business units, warehouse, finance, and quality teams.
- Conduct Gemba walks in line with 6S, holds regular 1:1s with direct reports, and ensures all team training requirements are current.
- Liaise & and support global supply chain initiatives and reporting.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of supervisor/management experience in Inventory control, Materials Management, or a related Supply Chain function.
- Qualification in Supply Chain/Materials Management or equivalent discipline required.
- Proficiency in SAP/S4 and ERP processes, with strong analytical and organizational skills, including the use of Power BI or a equivalent application.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and make sound decisions independently.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, drive results in a fast-paced environment, and maintain high standards of integrity.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain professional seeking a dynamic, leadership-driven role at AbbVie Ireland.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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