Commercial Planning Analyst (m/f/d) Diabetes Care

at  Abbott Laboratories

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.
In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.
Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• An attractive benefits package (e.g. attractive Abbott Pension Plan, a company bike, employee stock purchase program)
• 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 challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

YOUR QUALIFICATION:

• Graduate university level education – preferably in business/scientific-related disciplines. Advanced degree and previous commercial planning/consulting/demand or other relevant experience is a plus
• Previous experience at least in one of the desired fields: commercial excellence, sales force effectiveness, business intelligence, consulting, project management or commercial/financial planning and analysis
• At least 3 years of previous experience within the Pharma/Medical or Diabetes sector is preferred
• Experience including accomplishments in new market entries, product launches, project management, demand and supply management, sales planning and working in Area/regional roles in a multi-national company is a plus
• Excellent ability to effectively convey clear and concise messages, tailoring training, communication, and presentations to a diverse audience within the organization
• Displays a desire for continuous learning and development, demonstrating potential for growth and capability of moving on to roles with extended responsibilities
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Excel (VBA, statistical analysis, dashboards, logical functions, data functions) & PowerPoint) is a must, SAP APO or IBP demand planning modules and Power BI knowledge a plus
• Advanced communications skills both verbal and written in English
  Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
  We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.
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• Consolidating the commercial planning and reporting processes (LBE & IBP “Integrated Business Planning”) for International markets (EMEAP, LATAM and APAC)
• Communicate and follow-up on commercial planning topics with relevant stakeholders, highlighting next steps and defining action plans to exploit opportunities or avoid vulnerabilities versus business commitments
• Establish strong communication within Area, Global and Affiliates to drive best practices and related impact on commercial models
• Collaborate with Area Leadership team, Area Finance & Demand, Global and country Commercial & PMO stakeholders to present an integrated plan of commercial assumptions for business plans
• Understand major strategies for the Area and Affiliates. Serve as a link between International Markets, Global and Affiliates
• Collaborate with Finance, commercial and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration with the financial forecasting processes
• Continuously establish, evaluate, and improve the set of KPIs needed to best support the business planning and associated decision-making process
• Provide Affiliates and Area departments with the tools and the support to efficiently run the planning & reporting process
• Proactively identify, develop, and lead rollout of new tools, systems and processes to simplify and improve effectiveness