Senior Supply Planner – Third Party Manufactured; TPM Products

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.

Join Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management division, where we design and manufacture life‑saving devices such as implantable pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac monitors. This role is based in Sylmar, CA, and is part of the Global Supply Planning team, focusing on Third Party Manufactured (TPM) products.

The Senior Supply Planner will manage supply planning for TPM products, ensuring optimal inventory availability to meet patient needs. This includes translating demand plans into actionable supply strategies, maintaining safety stock levels, and coordinating with buyers and regional supply chain teams to ensure timely replenishment and communication of supply timelines.

• Analyze demand forecasts to determine inventory requirements for TPM products.
• Develop and maintain supply plans to meet service level targets while minimizing excess inventory.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels across distribution centers; set preferred stock levels to prevent stockouts.
• Maintain material master data, ensuring accurate management of phased‑out and active part numbers.
• Collaborate with procurement teams, suppliers, regional planners, and distribution centers for timely replenishment.
• Coordinate with service centers for programmer upgrades, remote care refurbishment, and geographic allocations.
• Support project management teams on TPM‑related initiatives and track associated timelines.
• Prepare detailed reports for management review and participate in accessory supply reviews.

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in supply or demand planning; experience in medical devices or regulated industries preferred.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOM) and ability to interpret specification documents and revision levels.
  • Familiarity with regulatory‑driven part number rules.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional and vendor interactions.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply rules and procedures.
• Attributes:
  • Proactive, detail‑oriented, and adaptable with a “can‑do” attitude.
  • Eagerness to collaborate and support team objectives.

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States >
Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK

ACTIVITIES:

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

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