Senior Specialist Supply Chain (m/f/d)

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Our plant in Bielefeld is a crucial part of our operations, specializing in the manufacture of highly potent, non-sterile oncology drugs. With a tradition dating back to the 1920s, Bielefeld has positioned itself as a world leader in the manufacture of cytotoxic drugs. With around 50 dedicated employees, the Bielefeld site plays a central role in the manufacture of life-saving oncology drugs.

We are currently looking for a Senior Specialist Supply Chain (m/f/d) for our pharmaceutical production site in Bielefeld.

Your tasks:

• Manage, lead and conduct all API planning activities

• Procure API to CMO suppliers to ensure they can produce and procure the required FG at the right time

• Accountable for financial forecasting for API and RM, in collaboration with the Buyer

• Manage Customer Service specialists: support the team for their day to day activities, oversight and approval of paperwork as well as Customs related activities

• Accountable for end-to-end finished goods and API planning for a specific range of products sourced from Baxter Bielefeld and 3rd party manufacturing suppliers

• Generate & transmit 3rd party FG purchase orders and procurement plans and collaborate with operational execution teams to manage exceptions & alerts.

• Ensure inventory availability across the distribution network by defining and/or approving the inventory parameters and determining and controlling the distribution plan

• Generate & transmit FG and API distribution plans (DRP) and collaborate with operational execution teams to manage exceptions & alerts

• Monitor performance across the network, investigate challenges or risks and work collaboratively with operational teams to simulate potential resolution options and improve performance

• Proactively communicate and manage potential supply or demand issues that could negatively impact service level, cash flow or cost

• Support the global SI&OP process through escalation of performance, opportunities and risks

• In conjunction with the Inventory Analyst, define inventory policy and manage inventory performance in line with defined target levels

• Be back-up for the Network planner accountable for Simtra finished goods portfolio

Requirements:

• Education Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or relevant experience

• Minimum of 5 years related experience

• Field of expertise: Supply Chain / Logistics / Customs Functional/specific competencies

• In-depth understanding of all aspects of end to end supply chain and how we interact with other functions

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Embraces change, challenges status quo and makes recommendations for improvements to processes. Creates tools that help simplify job tasks and shares these with others

• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations  Strong negotiation skills required  Drives results through team leadership and self

• Ability to communicate across multiple levels of the organization, verbally (face to face and virtual) and written

• Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought

• Capable to translating complex supply chain challenges into simple communication understood by our partners

• Able to deal with ambiguity

What we offer:

Baxter offers demanding challenges with development potential. With us you will find an inclusive and diverse corporate culture that promotes differences and offers you the opportunity to network with colleagues around the world. If you are keen to understand more about the prospect of the above role, please apply here, so we can discuss it with you in more detail.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

For further information, please reach out to Mr Sebastian Lange via E-Mail: sebastian_lange@baxter.com

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.