Senior Logistics Planner

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were 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. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. 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 Were hiring a Logistics Analyst within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division, headquartered in Lake Forest, IL. As a Logistics Analyst, youll play a critical role in supporting global logistics operations, driving synergies across Rapid Diagnostics business units and Abbott divisions. Your work will optimize customer service and freight rates, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain. Youll collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement savings opportunities, streamline processes, and deliver value-driven solutions that enhance operational performance. What Youll Work On As a Senior Logistics Planner, youll be a key driver of operational excellence and strategic logistics initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering Customer Excellence- Meet and exceed customer expectations through KPIs and proactive problem-solving. Strategic Logistics Development- Shape post-COVID cross-business logistics strategies with a focus on synergy and efficiency. Transportation Execution & Contingency Planning- Manage global freight forwarding and build contingency plans to mitigate unexpected delays. Supplier & Stakeholder Partnerships- Develop strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with internal leaders to resolve operational issues and deliver results during urgent demands. Data-Driven Decision Making - Use analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities, present recommendations, and align stakeholders on execution. Savings & Efficiency Initiatives - Lead projects that improve customer service, expand provider capabilities, and achieve annual logistics savings goals. Category Expertise & Leadership - Become the subject matter expert for RDX Americas logistics, building a strong network across upstream, downstream, and peer stakeholders to ensure global strategy alignment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING Required: Bachelors degree. 34 years in logistics or supply chain operations. Hands-on experience in transportation and freight forwarding. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas). Proven ability to use data analytics for recommendations. Strategic sourcing experience delivering measurable cost savings or efficiency improvements. Preferred: Global logistics experience in healthcare or diagnostics. Familiarity with ERP systems and international trade compliance. * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: RMDx Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Lake Forest : J55 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter