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Abbott Supply Chain & Logistics, Director in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
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 have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries and one of the most admired companies in the world
A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and leadership at all levels
The Opportunity
Abbott Malaysia is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics, Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across end-to-end supply chain operations. This role is critical in delivering competitive, reliable, and sustainable customer service performance while supporting both short-term business objectives and long-term growth.
You will lead a high-performing supply chain organization and partner closely with commercial, regional, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure robust planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
Strategic & S&OP Leadership
- Provide relevant ownership & leadership in the Demand & S&OP process, ensuring strong governance, discipline, and alignment with regional frameworks.
Supply Planning & Operations
Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels with working capital efficiency
Oversee supply planning for imported finished goods and co-packing operations
Provide mid- to long-term supply insights to support business decision-making
Customer Service, Warehousing & Distribution
Build a competitive customer service strategy aligned with global and area direction
Establish strong partnerships with logistics providers and customer supply chain teams
Optimize warehousing, distribution, and logistics cost-to-serve
Lead logistics supplier negotiations and contract finalization
Business Excellence & Cost Leadership
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Abbott Business Excellence standards
Lead KPI performance management with clear insights and action plans
Champion digitalization, technology adoption, and data-driven decision-making
Execute cost optimization strategies to support margin improvement
Talent & Leadership Development
Develop strong functional and leadership capabilities within the supply chain team
Foster a customer-centric, high-performance culture
Build succession pipelines for critical roles
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
10+ years of experience in supply chain or related fields, including senior leadership and people management
Strong strategic thinking, change leadership, and project management capabilities
Proven ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-changing environments
Excellent analytical, influencing, and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal English; proficiency in local language preferred
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com