Associate Director, Global Distribution Strategy job opportunity at AbbVie.



Date2026-05-01T00:10:09.534Z bot
AbbVie Associate Director, Global Distribution Strategy
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Global Distribution Strategy

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Job DescriptionThis role drives strategic global distribution strategy initiatives and partners with Strategic Management Office (SMO) leadership to propel the business towards being prepared for the future of Supply Chain. The AD partners closely with leadership to ensure the SMO delivers on its vision and goals, providing strategic guidance and fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and excellence. Playing a key role in shaping and executing business management routines, this role supports initiatives that include strategic planning, overseeing budget and financials, engagement with key stakeholders, and supporting talent development, while actively promoting cross-functional connectivity throughout the organization. This role leads the design and ongoing optimization of the global distribution network, real-time visibility, and connected devices, aligning supply chain operations with long-term business plans and evolving regional priorities. Responsibilities:Partner with SMO and Global Supply Chain Leadership to design and optimize the global distribution network strategy, ensuring alignment with long-range organizational plans and regional priorities. Partner with and advise Distribution Managers and Regional Leads on the implementation of strategic vision and change initiatives (e.g. automation, advanced capabilities, and/or other applicable technology), ensuring alignment across the network. Lead and drive strategic initiatives and projects focused on Internet of Things (IoT), visibility, and other relevant capabilities and capturing value, acting as an internal subject matter expert on real-time logistics visibility and related hardware/system architecture, with continued assessment of logistics effectiveness.Coordinate with cross-functional supply teams(e.g. Supply Planning) to align on strategies or opportunities to monitor or optimize inventory levels across the distribution networkLead and drive strategic initiatives and special projects focused on enhancing storage, warehousing capabilities, and capturing value, with continued assessment of distribution network effectiveness. Proactively assess and communicate trade-offs between cost, service, and risk across global distribution nodes to enable agile, informed decision-making and to ensure operational excellence. Manage key suppliers and internal relationships to identify, implement, and optimize innovative partnership strategies for enhanced supply chain visibility and resilience. Define, track, and analyze KPIs to measure distribution efficiency, inventory performance, and supply chain health, ensuring data-driven improvements to processes and outcomes. Engage cross-functionally and externally to foster strategic partnerships that promote best practices, facilitate innovative supply chain solutions, and strengthen connectivity across business units and with external providers. Oversee business management routines, including performance metrics, operating reviews, and management reviews, and bring in specialized partners when necessary to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable operations. Maximize opportunities for continuous improvement by sharing best practices, supporting capability building, and facilitating value creation through targeted supply chain initiatives.

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