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.
Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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 get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Columbus, Ohio, is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.
What We Offer At AbbottAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) vacation buy program 3 personal days 10 paid holidays.
• Retiree Healthcare Program.
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

Main ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System
• The Associate Planner performs production planning, scheduling and inventory management with limited supervision to maintain adherence to production schedules
• Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support the production schedule and/or material demand
• Plan, order and manage inventory and materials
• Serve as liaison with other departments to minimize impact on schedule(s); serve as primary point of contact for production and material related concerns and communications
• Follow EHS rules and procedures for your department
• Report EHS incidents and/or unsafe acts and conditions promptly to supervision; forward any opportunities to improve the EHS program to supervision
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Accountability/Scope/BudgetThis position is accountable for the following:

• Support of the department through administrative and tactical execution of specific tasks as communicated by the department manager
• Contribute to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals
• Facilitation/execution of production planning and scheduling processes as well as material management
• Errors or failures to achieve results may add cost and may impact the goals of the organization

Education And Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and demonstrated competence required
• Typically requires 2 or more years of relevant work experience or exposure within a regulated environment to sufficiently demonstrate the core job responsibilities of the position
• Candidates/incumbents should possess the following: ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications; ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior; ability to work independently and in groups; demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical-thinking skills; ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; ability to prioritize; strong organizational and project management skills and the ability/aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.