Global Supply Chain Risk Manager
Abbott Laboratories
- Location
- United States - Illinois - Abbott Park
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 28 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 8h ago
About this role
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 high employer contribution 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.
The Opportunity
Join Abbott in a newly created Global Supply Chain Risk Manager role where you will help protect supply continuity, business performance, and brand reputation across a complex global network. As a key leader in Abbott's Supply Chain Resilience program, you will drive enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies while partnering with stakeholders across procurement, operations, logistics, finance, quality, and executive leadership to strengthen supply chain resilience and ensure continued access to Abbott products worldwide.
What You'll Work On
Lead and continuously enhance Abbott's enterprise-wide supply chain and supplier risk management strategy and resilience roadmap. Design, implement, and manage the Supply Chain Resilience (SCR) program, including governance, metrics, reporting, supply chain mapping, and associated tools. Leverage AI, predictive analytics, and risk intelligence capabilities to proactively identify potential supply chain disruptions and improve risk visibility. Monitor and assess supplier and third-party risks, including financial, operational, geopolitical, sustainability, logistics, business continuity, and single-source risks. Conduct risk assessments, scenario planning, and resilience analyses to prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and business criticality. Develop and drive mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, dual qualification, inventory optimization, and contractual risk controls. Partner with internal stakeholders across Procurement, Operations, Quality, Finance, ESG, Global Security, Government Affairs, Customs & Trade, and Logistics to embed risk management into business processes and sourcing decisions. Establish and facilitate governance through the Supply Chain Resilience Community of Practice to drive accountability and execution of mitigation actions. Collaborate with business teams to develop resilience metrics and scorecards that measure and improve supply chain resilience performance. Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations on emerging risks, trends, and mitigation progress. Support business leaders during supply disruptions by delivering data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 7+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, procurement, logistics, or related disciplines. Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain and supplier-related risks in a global environment. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority. Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization