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Warehouse Supervisor Distribution/Dispatching

Job title: Warehouse Supervisor Distribution/Dispatching

Company: Abbott

Job description: 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 AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader who has created breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking toward the future and anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at AbbottAt 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.
  • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the

student debt program, and 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 by Fortune.

  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and a best place to work for diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The OpportunityWe have an opportunity for the role of Supervisor Distribution/ Dispatching within our Toxicology division located in Portsmouth, VA.Abbott Toxicology is part of our Rapid Diagnostics division. Abbott’s rapid diagnostic tests allow healthcare professionals and their patients to get same-day results. For healthcare workers, this means they can diagnose and advise their patients in a single office visit. For patients, quicker results mean earlier treatment, less anxiety, less time, and money spent on repeat doctor visits, and a faster return to good health.In this role, you are responsible for personnel and managing warehouse activities including inbound material movement from vendors, receipt, storage, inventory management, order picking, packing, and distribution to end customers. The role directly impacts the effective use of transportation, warehousing, and distribution budget. The Senior Warehouse Supervisor manages a multi-functional organization to deliver superior service to multiple business verticals across the US. Senior Warehouse Supervisor.WHAT YOU DO

  • Responsible for order fulfillment, chain of custody form printing, inbound, and inventory control.
  • Leading a cross-functional team, the position will also be responsible for establishing a work environment that emphasizes personnel safety, especially in light of operating heavy material handling equipment, company vehicles and handling potentially hazardous materials.
  • Establish a work environment that emphasizes inventory accuracy.
  • Supervise cycle count activities and physical inventory counts.
  • Ensure timely and accurate receipts of purchased materials and returned goods.
  • Coordinate material transactions between the warehouses and other departments.
  • Manage transitions, as needed, with minimal disruption to customer needs.
  • Ensure timely and accurate shipments of finished goods to domestic destinations.
  • Responsible for the management of Third-Party transportation partners.
  • Facilitate and coordinate multifunctional team meetings to ensure initiatives are accomplished.
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Work with cross-functional teams within the division and across divisions at the regional level.
  • Work in compliance with the Distribution Center Quality Management System and Quality Policy requirements.
  • Oversee implementation of new procedures, safety improvement programs, and cost reductions.
  • Establish written procedures relevant to the related functions.
  • Coordinate with organizational functions, such as Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to provide necessary supply chain support for both new and existing products.
  • Stay abreast of current and upcoming trends in warehousing technologies and procedures.
  • Select and train new personnel and evaluate their performance.
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
  • Key holder for the site’s metrics.
  • Oversee implementation of process improvement and Lean Six Sigma principles.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGRequired

  • Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with ERP systems ( SAP/APO and Business Warehouse data usage), analysis, and presentation.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, or Logistics.
  • Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or Technical Disciplines.
  • Experience and knowledge of warehouse operations are very important for this position, as it is the key contact for the warehouse activities for the entire division.
  • Experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build consensus across functional, business unit, and geographic boundaries.
  • 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: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 , on Facebook at , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Supply ChainDIVISION: TOX ARDx ToxicologyLOCATION: United States
Portsmouth : 1342 Court StreetADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: NoSIGNIFICANT 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.pdfEEO is the Law link – Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Expected salary: $72700 – 145300 per year

Location: Virginia

Job date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:34:12 GMT

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