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. **Senior Manager, International Logistics** **Working at Abbott** Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a **Senior Manager, International Logistics.** The Sr. Manager, International Logistics is directly responsible for oversight, optimization, and leadership of the international logistics operations and all aspects of transportation management. This role involves leading a dedicated team, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional departments and various stakeholders to ensure seamless logistics operations. The position demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, capable of navigating complex regulatory environments, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading a variety of complex global projects. Additionally, the ability to foster strong relationships with external partners, and collaborate effectively with internal departments to support Abbott Nutrition’s global supply chain objectives is vital. This role will be instrumental in optimizing processes, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels, while maintaining a strong leadership presence and commitment to continuous improvement. **WHAT YOU’LL DO** + **Supplier Relationship Management:** Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with freight forwarders and direct ocean service providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with all service providers. Assure routing guide / rate card accuracy and facilitate changes as needed. Assure compliance to allocations. Serve as the face of Abbott Nutrition to all service providers. + **Go-to-Market Engagement Events:** Lead, manage, and execute all aspects of all go-to-market engagement events across all modes of International Logistics. Establish timelines and deliverables, identify and recommend suppliers for participation, document all relevant business requirements, conduct internal and external meetings and face-to-face negotiations, proposal review, evaluation, analysis, rate and allocation negotiation, contract and rate card finalization, new supplier onboarding, and result implementation. + **Global International Logistics Operations Escalation & Resolution:** Serve as the primary point of contact for escalation and resolution of global logistics issues. Develop and implement escalation protocols to ensure timely and effective resolution of logistics challenges. Take swift action to collaborate with internal teams and service providers partners to address and resolve operational issues and evaluate alternate routing options, minimizing impact on supply chain performance. Maintain detailed records of escalations and resolutions to support continuous improvement initiatives. + **Budget Management:** CFM60 / Budgetary & Financial approval preparation and adherence to stated spends. Develop and manage the logistics budget, monitoring expenses and identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities (Margin & Profitability); assure timely processing of all US Import and Export invoices including resolution of any balance dues. Ariba PO administration, where applicable. + **Project Management:** Active engagement and leadership of relevant global logistics projects and adherence to established PMO governance guidelines. + **Service Provider Contract Administration & Management:** Oversee the administration and management of contracts with all service and software providers. Measure provider performance against SOW established KPIs. + **Process Improvement:** Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels. + **Team Leadership:** Manage and mentor a team of approximately 5 logistics professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. + **Reporting and Analysis:** Prepare regular reports on logistics performance, including key metrics such as delivery times, costs, and compliance rates. Own all aspects of accurate reporting and visibility deliverables including but not limited to, missing customs documents, shipment exceptions / notable delays, open shipments, delivery appointment timeliness, and drive all aspects for continuous improvement. + **Industry Trends and Contingency Planning:** Stay informed of industry trends, port congestion and labor disruptions, and relevant geo-political challenges. Develop, communicate, and execute contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of transportation operations / assure supply. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with other departments, such as, but not limited to: + **Planning Centers:** Coordinate with the ALOG and US Planning Centers to ensure alignment of day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic logistics activities aligned to the published demand forecasts. + **Supply Chain Liaisons:** Act as the primary liaison between the logistics team and other supply chain functions, facilitating communication and collaboration. + **Global Affiliate Engagement:** Engage with global affiliates to ensure seamless international logistics operations and adherence to global standards. + **Global Procurement:** Coordination and execution of projects to achieve optimal logistics performance relative to cost, service, and/or capacity in accordance with global logistics initiatives. Influence decisions and provide recommendations on all procurement activities on behalf of the Division. **Management and Leadership** + Effectively establish and maintain a well-structured Management Operating System complimented with Leader Standard Work to assure a disciplined approach to routine activities. + Conduct regular Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 meeting with immediate team and cross-functional partners + Conduct Monthly Business Reviews with Global Logistics Teams + Establish and maintain a Monthly Business Review for US Import & Export Logistics + Maintain regular 1:1 discussions with direct reports and a weekly staff meeting + Plan and facilitate Monthly and / or Quarterly Business Review with Service Providers + Solicit the cooperation of a diverse group of disciplines and functions in a tactful and persuasive manner. + Must interact effectively with Third Party Providers, Quality Assurance, US Export Operations, Global Procurement, Finance, DC Operations, and Service Provider Operations and Sales Management. + Implement processes that champion Performance Excellence to give the team solid constructive feedback and acknowledgement of accomplishments / contributions. Challenge the norm to allow for continuous improvement. + Support the Cargo Smart / IQAX platform from a maintenance, administrative and training perspective as well as configuration to assure system optimization. + Lead efforts related to continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective action activities. **Interpersonal Skills** + Prepare and presents written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences. Adjusts presentation style and content to suit the audience. + Conduct business with the highest standards of ethical behavior and in compliance with company rules and procedures. + Communicate with internal cross functional teams daily to set expectations with operational teams and external providers. **Critical Success Factors** + **Analytical skills:** Ability to analyze complex logistics data and make informed decisions to optimize operations and improve efficiency. + **Financial Acumen:** Strong understanding of financial principles and budget management, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and manage expenses effectively. + **End-to-end Logistics expertise:** Possess strong working knowledge of ocean and air modes of transportation + **Strong Work Ethic:** Demonstrates a dedicated and proactive approach to work, consistently striving for excellence and taking ownership of responsibilities. + **Will to Win:** Exhibits a competitive drive and determination to achieve goals, overcome challenges, and deliver outstanding results. + **Application Skills in Excel and Power BI:** Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with the ability to build and analyze reports, visualize data, and support decision-making processes. + **Strong Leadership Presence:** Demonstrates a confident presence and inspires creative thinking in the team. + **Ability to Influence and Maintain Effective Working Relationships:** Skilled in influencing others and fostering strong working relationships across all levels of the organization. + **Cross-Functional Engagement:** Effectively collaborates with various departments to achieve common goals. + **Stakeholder Management / Customer Focus:** Proficient in setting, managing, and meeting the expectations of internal and external stakeholders. Commitment to providing excellent service to AX and DX Affiliates. + **Accountability:** Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers on commitments. + **Continuous Improvement:** Committed to ongoing improvement of processes and practices. + **Problem-Solving:** Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve logistics challenges. + **Attention to Detail:** Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in shipment execution, documentation, and compliance. + **Adaptability:** Ability to adapt to changing regulations and market conditions. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain **Preferred:** + 10 plus years in Transportation or Logistics leadership role + Experience with and applied knowledge of end-to-end supply chain including transportation, customer service, and financial aspects + Attention to detail and organization/ documentation skills. + Experience working with transportation planning and execution systems from providers such as Cargo Smart / IQAX with a strong knowledge of SAP. + Proficient in Microsoft suite of products including advanced Excel and PowerPoint + Experience building reports using tools such as Microsoft Power BI, a plus. + Motivated self-starter with the ability to work in and across cross functional teams. + Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success working with and influencing team members to achieve goals. + Passion for supply chain management and improving supply chain efficiencies. + Ability to balance multiple priorities at once and manage time appropriately. + Communicate effectively and build relationships with representatives from cross-functional teams. + Strong organization skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally. + Experience with Lean, a plus + Excellent written and oral communications skills. + Some weekend and night coverage including issue resolution is required. + 20% travel, or as needed Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives** **:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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 $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com