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.

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 will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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

This position works out of our Alajuela location in the Structural Heart Division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

As the Buyer Planner IV, you’ll be responsible for all areas of production planning for product lines which require a higher level of planning ability. Drives continues improvement activities and develops and implement thorough manufacturing build plans, for existing and new products, that meet defined service level and inventory targets for the division Responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies used in the manufacturing processes, it may include to provide materials support (purchasing, tracking, supplier management, and administrative support) for both production and non-production items

What You’ll Do

• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules, work with suppliers to maintain supplies to minimize shortages of supplies.
• Prepares and place PO’s per requirements of MRP/requisitions/STOs and confirm the delivery date. Monitors delivery of product against PO’s and STO’s.
• Negotiate ETAs as needed.
• Follow the procedures around purchasing and planning keeping the records clearly documented and attached in each document required.
• Works with inventory management/warehouse management to resolve issues. Monthly inventory management of excess, obsolete, expiring inventory.
• Manage new product introductions to achieve agreed upon launch dates with targeted launch inventory levels while developing and implementing plans that minimize phase out obsolescence.
• Support the excess, obsolete, expiring inventory control, including developing and implementing solutions to minimize inventory write-offs and communication with Finance on write-off potential.
• Lead special projects as requested to reduce cost, increase efficiency, etc
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift Admin

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, STEM Career or related field.
• 4+ years of experience:
  • Experience in a Materials/Procurement environment.
  • Advanced Statistical data analysis and report writing skill required.
  • Understanding of MRP, purchasing, and production principles.
  • Able to identify and implement cost savings opportunities and implement plans to realize savings.
  • Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.
• Advance English Level.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ year working in a highly regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO, GMP, JIT, ERP, SAP and Lot control desirable.
• Basic project management skills desirable.
• APICS or other Planning/Procurement related certification is a plus.
• Master's degree is a plus.

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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.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

SH Structural Heart

LOCATION:

Costa Rica > Alajuela : Parque Industrial, Zona Franca Coyol S.A Edificio #44B, Call0, Avendia 2

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Cr09Sal (Costa Rica)

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment