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JOB DESCRIPTION: Logistics Director Portsmouth, VA 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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries About Abbott Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.
Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health.
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life.
Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
Our location in Portsmouth, VA currently has an opportunity for a Logistics Director within our Toxicology business unit.
The position of Logistics Director is within our Toxicology Unit located in Portsmouth, Virginia at Instant Technologies.
In this role, you are responsible for site leadership and leadership of transportation and warehousing activities for the BU.
This role sits in our Rapid Diagnostics Division, and Toxicology Business Unit.
WHAT YOU’LL DO Direct all supply and logistics policies, procedures, and activities to maximize the efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of the organization’s supply chain.
Oversee the Portsmouth site operation Oversee the Portsmouth site budget and BU transportation spend Set performance targets and track performance progress of all supply and logistics activities against these goals.
Responsible for the planning and management of activities related to material logistics, aiming at meeting pre-determined quantities, quality and deadlines and the efficiency of operational flows within the Portsmouth site Coordinates materials supply, storage, distribution and order delivery, seeking the optimization of available resources to meet the needs of customer demand Develops studies and determines strategies to enhance the efficiency of the processes Research, negotiate, maintain, monitor, and regularly evaluate relationships and contracts with external suppliers so the organization has a reliable supply of goods and services that meet its standards of quality, timeliness and cost.
Responsible for operational improvements and technology enhancements to improve performance in the Portsmouth warehouse and to act as functional expert representing the BU on logistics matters to the wider Abbott and ARDx organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Required Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain management or related discipline Direct experience in warehouse operations and transportation management, including warehouse management systems (WMS / ERP) 7 years’ experience in relevant fields such as Logistics, Operations site management or supply chain Preferred A masters degree would be advantageous Experience in Healthcare or appropriate regulated industry WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
We offer: Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
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JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology LOCATION: United States > Portsmouth : 1342 Court Street ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard 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) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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