Manager, Supply Chain
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Management, Inventory Control & Analysis, Logistics Coordination
- Compensation: USD 109,500 - USD 208,500 - yearly
About Abb Vie
Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at .
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Purpose
The Site Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on operational leader responsible for the day-to-day execution of supply chain activities supporting site operations. Reporting to the Associate Director, Materials Management, this role leads site planning, scheduling, inventory management, master data, and logistics activities to ensure materials, capacity, and resources are available to support production and business requirements.
The Site Supply Chain Manager works closely with manufacturing, purchasing/procurement, quality, engineering, supply planning, and warehouse teams to identify challenges, resolve issues, and drive actions to completion. This role requires a strong presence within site operations, regular engagement with cross-functional teams, and a willingness to work through operational details to support reliable execution.
As the primary supply chain representative for the site, the manager communicates priorities, risks, and recovery plans, aligns stakeholders on actions and decisions, and helps establish the processes, routines, and team capabilities needed to support a growing medical device manufacturing operation. The role balances daily operational execution with team development, process improvement, and continuous problem solving.
Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop the site supply chain team.
Directly manage site supply chain personnel responsible for planning, scheduling, inventory management, master data, and logistics activities. Establish performance expectations, monitor workloads, provide coaching and development, conduct performance reviews, and create a positive and accountable work environment. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and talent development activities as needed.
2. Own daily site supply chain execution.
Lead daily and weekly reviews of material availability, inventory position, capacity readiness, schedule performance, and logistics requirements. Establish priorities, assign actions, and track progress to completion. Maintain a visible presence in site operations and work directly with team members and site partners to identify and resolve constraints affecting execution.
3. Oversee production scheduling and schedule adherence.
Provide direction and oversight for developing and maintaining an executable production schedule that supports customer commitments and operational objectives. Partner with manufacturing, purchasing/procurement, quality, and planning resources to assess readiness, manage constraints, and support schedule execution. Ensure proposed changes within the locked schedule period are evaluated for impact and managed through established approval and communication processes.
4. Oversee materials, inventory, and capacity readiness.
Lead efforts to identify material shortages, inventory risks, and capacity constraints that could impact production. Review inventory levels, planning requirements, and material availability to support site operating needs while minimizing disruptions. Facilitate regular reviews of manufacturing capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and material readiness to identify risks and coordinate mitigation plans. Partner closely with purchasing/procurement to align material requirements, supplier commitments, and changing site priorities.
5. Lead operational problem solving and recovery actions.
Serve as the primary escalation point for supply chain issues affecting site execution, including shortages, scheduling conflicts, inventory risks, capacity constraints, and logistics disruptions. Bring together the appropriate stakeholders to assess impacts, establish action ownership, and coordinate recovery plans. Drive root cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
6. Represent supply chain in site operations discussions.
Communicate supply chain performance, material readiness, inventory position, capacity risks, and…
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