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Business Analyst, Contract Manufacturing - Columbus, OH

Abbott · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrs$61k–$123kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Business Analyst supports third-party manufacturing operations by managing production and purchase orders, tracking inventory, and resolving invoice discrepancies. They also create analytical reports, maintain Power BI dashboards, and drive process improvements through automation.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

SAP ECCPower BIInventory managementPurchase ordersData analysisProcess improvementAutomationStandard operating procedures

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Business AnalystContract ManufacturingSAP ECCPower BIInventory ManagementPurchase OrdersInvoice ReconciliationProcess ImprovementAutomationStandard Operating Procedures

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience along with intermediate proficiency in SAP ECC. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams are required.

About Abbott

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Questions about this role

Is this Abbott role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $61,300–$122,700 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Business Analyst, Contract Manufacturing

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. Our Nutrition business develops science-based products for people of all ages—from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions around the world rely on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, to live their healthiest lives.

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 also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit—an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

Recognition globally as a great place to work, and for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH in the Nutrition Division. This position supports Third Party Manufacturing Operations by issuing Production Orders and Purchase Orders to suppliers, tracking spend, managing inventory, identifying and resolving invoice errors, creating and running reports to provide analysis and support business needs, and focusing on continuous improvement and automation opportunities to best support the business.

What You’ll Work On

Support inventory management functions such as materials ordering, receipt processing, destruct processing, and inventory reconciliations.

Issue Purchase Orders, track spend, and identify and resolve invoice errors for the broader Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) team.

Review packaging specifications and work with third parties to gain approval.

Create, pull, and merge various reports to support both Nutritional and Copacking TPMs (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc).

Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that track and trend metrics to drive business decisions.

Support continuous improvement via automation and other general process improvements.

Create process documentation such as One Point Lessons, Process Flows, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Interaction with different levels of management, including Finance, Operations, Quality, and Procurement.

Lead or support Special Ad Hoc projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Microsoft Office knowledge.
  • Intermediate experience in SAP ECC.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Highly motivated individual who is a strong team player, with the ability to work on own initiative and can easily adapt to changing environments.

A proven track record to influence and engage key stakeholders across all levels of the business.

  • The ability to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work in a diverse fast paced environment.
  • Power BI and Power Automate a plus, but not required.
  • Visual Basic for Applications a plus, but not required.

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

  • $61,300.00 – $122,700.00
  • In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Manufacturing

DIVISION

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION

United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

  • WORK SHIFT:
  • Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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This listing comes from Abbott's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.