Associate Brand Manager at Abbvie

As part of the Supply Chain Brand Immunology team, works closely with the Operations Supply Chain Brand Manager(s) and cross functional group(s), to support Brand or product initiatives including product analysis and project management. Understands and complies with all relevant Regulatory, Quality, and contractual obligations. Interfaces and collaborates with stakeholders/customers across multiple levels and cultures, from several areas of the business (Supply Chain, Commercial, Science & Technology (S&T), Quality, Regulatory, Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing, Third Party Manufacturers (TPMs)), and establishes effective communication and working relationships within these groups. Identifies and executes opportunities for product, process, and/or culture improvement within or outside of Supply Chain.  Responsibilities  • Under the direction of the Brand Manager, manage or support program activities to optimize the operational performance and meet the needs for operational excellence and customer satisfaction while ensuring that assurance of supply is maintained.  • Assure alignment of sales and operations with elevation of issues that threaten the security of supply including approval of plans and/or contingencies to mitigate the root cause of the problem.  • Connect with the Supply Chain planning groups to guarantee that tactical supply issues are resolved to ensure continued supply of product to patients. Escalate and coordinate communication with Commercial, Regulatory, QA and MES, as necessary.  • Aid in the development and calculation of metrics to measure the health of the brands, TPMs as applicable.  • Assist in the execution of Product Launches and Lifecycle programs.  functional teams.  • Act as the project manager for projects as assigned, participating in and or leading cross.  • Execute product strategies to meet short and long term objectives for cost reduction and customer satisfaction balanced with inventory investment across the corporation.  • Lead projects with some managerial oversight and take initiative to proactively anticipate challenges.  • Ensure product inventory and supply strategies are reflected in Plans, LBEs, and Updates.  • Demonstrate sound judgment with accountability in determining the best approach to manage issue resolution understanding the scope, magnitude, and implications of the situation, and elevating when necessary.