Role Overview
AbbVie is hiring a entry-level Supply Chain Planner I. This is a full-time role in North Chicago. Part of AbbVie's Brand hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for the short-term or end-to-end (E2E) range supply chain planning activities and controlling the flow of product globally between manufacturing sites and the distribution centers. The objective is to meet market demand and optimize inventory levels in our supply network. To achieve this, the Supply Chain Planner must build strong relationships with supply sites, brand operation managers, ECM managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Distribution, the Affiliates, and other stakeholders. The Supply Chain Planner knows the business and can anticipate future opportunities and risks, and continuously looks to raise the bar to ensure success for AbbVie and assurance of supply for our patients.
Responsibilities
- Daily contact with one or more supply plants (internal and external) and planning centers to coordinate the supply of finished product, bulk, active pharmaceutical ingredients or supporting materials.
- Ensure SAP is kept up to date with the latest information and that customers are informed timely of supply updates and risks.
- Coordinate and process inbound and outbound shipments.
- Support data for plant meetings to review and improve performance.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
- Drive continuous improvements and participate in initiatives led by other colleagues.
- Execute financial processes including hedging, inventory reserve review, and product scrapping.
- Support artwork changes by coordinating related supply activity.
- Offer innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities and to address challenges in the Global Supply Planning function. Create impact with ideas for the larger organization and anticipate and respond to changes.
- Support S&OE process through root-cause analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking to drive resolution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master level, preferably in operations, supply chain or business management.
- 1 -3 years of work experience. Pharmaceutical supply chain background is a plus
- Ability to be a team player with focus on improvement and strong drive for results.
- Must possess high-level analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Excellent organizational skills are required.
- Persistent, resilient and resourceful when confronted with obstacles, and resolved issues in a timely manner.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Supply Chain Planner I position at AbbVie?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to AbbVie. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Supply Chain Planner I position at AbbVie located?
This position is based in North Chicago. AbbVie has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Supply Chain Planner I at AbbVie earn?
AbbVie has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Supply Chain Planner I role at AbbVie posted?
This role was posted on April 29, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Supply Chain Planner I role at AbbVie entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements AbbVie has listed.
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