This is where
your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Overall Purpose of the role:
This is
an
exceptionally
unique opportunity to join Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Supply Chain team as a Demand Planner. You will play a
pivotal
role in defining and supporting materials management, warehousing, and customer services processes for both
new
and
existing
business. Your expertise will help drive
flawless
execution of logistics operations, ensuring that our supply management and vendor interactions are
streamlined
and
efficient.
As a
key
player in New Product Introductions, you will actively
contribute
to the
successful
implementation of
lean
principles, driving
efficiencies
across
the
materials
area.
Principal Duties/ Responsibilities:
Your role involves
accurately
processing supply management tasks, supporting warehouse management,
monitoring
material
availability, and addressing exceptions. You will also
liaise
with logistics and customer service, support NPI and
lean
initiatives, and maintain/report metrics.
Communication:
* Collaborate with
other
departments and managers to
resolve
problems, including Customer Service and Logistics.
- Maintain
regular
communication with vendors to ensure
flawless
operations.
- Support
internal
and
external
customers and team members regarding issues, advancing them as
appropriate.
- Provide
proactive
and
informative
feedback on supply chain interruptions or situations that affect customer support and satisfaction.
- Continually work to
improve
quality, delivery, and costs through programs that enhance the
overall
quality of vendors by clearly defining requirements.
- Review
open
requirements,
monitor
vendor performance, and expedite where
necessary.
- Assure that problems relating to delivery and quality are promptly conveyed to the vendor and
resolved
in a
timely
manner.
- Purchase materials from
external
and
internal
suppliers, ensuring supply is not interrupted.
Management:
* Analyze and adjust inventory levels to align with
lead
time changes.
- Monitor
daily
order activity and take
appropriate
action to ensure supply commitments are met. Update supplier forecasts (
internal
and
external
) in SAP.
- Verify orders and communicate requirements to suppliers. Undertake
daily
reconciliation of receipts with suppliers and ensure
timely
resolution
of all receiving discrepancies.
- Mentor
and
develop
individuals in
the
materials
area.
In line with
corporate
and
global
ops objectives,
develop,
set, and
monitor
AWP's.
- Follow all processes and procedures in the
corporate
"Quality Management System" and use the system's tools to
manage
vendors,
non-conforming
material, receiving inspection plans, and purchasing. Also,
complete
other
assigned duties or projects.
Person Specification
The
ideal
candidate should have
3-5
years
of
experience
in a
similar
role.
Strong
analytical
skills,
excellent
negotiation
and
communication
skills,
and confidence in dealing with colleagues at all levels and
external
suppliers
are
essential.
The role requires
the
ability
to
manage
multiple
concurrent
priorities. A
dynamic,
enthusiastic,
and
level-headed
person is needed for this job. The work environment is
dynamic,
requiring
adaptability,
flexibility,
prioritization,
organization, and time management skills.
* Demonstrated
interpersonal
flexibility
and
strong
team skills.
- Strong
organizational
skills and
the
ability
to
plan and
manage
your
own
work effort.
- Demonstrated capability to make
sound
decisions and a track record of
prioritizing
results and maintaining
high
standards of quality.
- Excellent
oral
and written
communication
abilities.
Evidence of research and
problem-solving
skills.
- Proficient
keyboard and
computer
skills,
including
excellent
knowledge of Excel and MS Word,
or
equivalent
spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Knowledge of SAP or
similar
order management and processing systems.
- Numerate and
accurate,
particularly in relation to data entry, document processing, and data integrity.
- Normal business hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.
Flexibility
around these hours is required as the business serves markets in
various
time zones.
- Required to travel to visit
other
sites and attend
regional
/
international
meetings.
What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?
* Competitive
total
compensation
package
- Professional
development
opportunities
- High importance placed on
work-life
balance
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We offer accommodations for
individuals
with
disabilities
during the application process,
job
functions,
and
employment
benefits.
Contact us for assistance.
We will ensure that
individuals
with
disabilities
are provided
reasonable
accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
essential
job
functions,
and
to receive
other
benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to
request
accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
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