Abbott 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Director, Commodities, Global Economics and Business Insights
Abbott 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, nutrition, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
What You Will Do
You will be an integral member of Abbott’s global Corporate Economics team, supporting a variety of Abbott divisions and functions while assisting on economic messaging for Executive leadership. We are looking for an experienced and creative thinker who can apply economic and financial principles that link the external environment with internal performance, while maintaining and creating tools that support business needs. A successful candidate will have experience using applied economics in a corporate setting.
The Director will be responsible for a variety of projects that support company planning, industry analysis, economic forecasting, pricing, and risk management while operating within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Specific tasks may include:
Providing timely analysis of underlying commodity, industry, and supply chain trends and creating output for management and other internal parties
Maintaining the global commodity outlook and key supply chain insights for business leaders
Researching current commodity, supply chain, and policy events that impact Abbott’s business
Tracking and reporting leading indicators for the executive team and business divisions
Performing statistical and econometric analysis including macroeconomic and price forecasting
Contributing to strategic reports through qualitative research and quantitative analysis
What You Will Bring
A successful candidate possesses a degree in Economics and can demonstrate an understanding of both economic theory and application. Prior work experience that combines qualitative and quantitative analysis is strongly preferred. Candidates need to be eligible to work in the U.S. without Abbott sponsorship.
In addition, a successful candidate should possess the following skills and characteristics
Proven experience analyzing the global economy and commodity markets, a strong interest in healthcare and supply chains is preferred
Experience working with economic and financial market data from multiple sources and a willingness to perform the underlying analysis needed to generate higher level insights and conclusions
Strong written and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate economic themes effectively and concisely to a business audience
The ability to critically review and analyze external information and summarize key messages into clear and concise viewpoints
Experience with data analytics, strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, and/or manufacturing operations
A self-starter with curiosity and the desire to develop their skill set
An ability to work in a team environment, sharing tasks and responsibilities
An ability to work with and influence people in varying positions and functions
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that grows into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:
www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on X (Twitter) at @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$147,300.00 – $294,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
General / Shared Services
DIVISION:
FIN Corporate Finance
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06D
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf