Logistics Analyst

Logistics AnalystAbbott 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.At 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 in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.Tuition reimbursement, 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 in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Logistics Analyst works out of our Lake Country Distribution Center (LCDC) site in Lake County, IL. They will be part of our Core Laboratory team out of our diagnostics division.Main ResponsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring shipments go out in a timely manner, tracking and tracing, analyzing, and in some cases implementing logistics programs and information systems which result in reducing overall corporate logistics costs while maintaining or improving service in line with divisional goals.Communicates daily or have their team interact daily with transportation service providers of all modes, and Abbott suppliers to ensure that shipments are properly tracked and traced, claims are filed, proper paperwork is generated, and delivery at origin and destinations is met.Generate the proper and required international and domestic paperwork necessary for outbound shipment moves and exception management on delayed shipments as well as responsible for pre-alerting on all applicable shipments.Recommend projects which will positively impact divisional and corporate results.Ensure all documentation and training necessary to execute the project plan are complete and meet divisional and corporate quality standards.Responsible for following up on international and domestic customer complaints on shipments that may be over-shipped, mis-shipped, or short-shipped.Ensure Claims are filed on shipments where transportation service provider failed resulting in loss of money or product for Abbott.Responsible for generating reports that show transportation costs on specific projects or moves.Responsible for delivering on the tactical aspects of the global logistics distribution strategic goals. Be self-directed to achieve the departmental objectives. Minimal supervision should be required. Have a high degree of freedom to achieve these objectives.Needs to maintain constant communication/interaction with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quick responses and satisfactory outcomes.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.4-6 years of related work experience, preferably in logistics or supply chain management.Must have dangerous goods certification or be willing to become hazmat certified.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to all levels within an organization.Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle competing projects and deadlines.Working knowledge of logistics software (ERP).Working knowledge of computer software: Microsoft Office Suite, etc.The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com.