Inventory Analyst

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.About AbbottAbbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott''s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.The position of Inventory Analyst is within our Cardiometabolic business unit located at Alere San Diego in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving warehouse and Supply Chain performance through implementing effective analytical tools and processes. WHAT YOU''LL DOPerform inventory analysis and management to avoid low and excess stock Determine appropriate measures for warehouse performance and report as requiredDrive root cause analysis with warehouse teams when performance is below targetDesign, develop and implement tools to analyze current & projected performance and outline data driven opportunities for performance improvementDevelop automated reporting capability that provide real time performance visibilityCollaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality and Customer Service to ensure data tools meet business needsUnderstands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activitiesResponsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company''s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationshipsCarries out duties in compliance with established business policiesOther duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU''LL BRINGRequiredBachelor''s degree and 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. PreferredERP knowledge preferably SAP and/or JDEAdvanced knowledge of MS-Office particularly ExcelProficiency with multiple analytical tools such as Alteryx and Power BIDemonstrated organizational and leadership skills necessary required to lead process changesAbility to influence cross functionally across a globally dispersed teamWHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Created: 2021-11-29