Mgr, Network Planning

This is where we make life-saving products!

The Mgr, Network Planning role is accountable to lead the regional and/or Global SI&OP process

The Network Manager is responsible for being the point of contact between demand and supply in the specific GBU/region/cluster. He/she is the contact person of the GBU/region/leaders and act as link between commercial and ISC. This includes defining and implementing the right organization, determining priorities, and managing a team of Network Planners.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving & sustaining lives by finding solutions to complex problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to solve. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind.

We build relationships with each other to get work done!

As a multidisciplinary environment, we are always learning from others and exchanging ideas. This means we are open to new opinions and encourage Baxter employees always to be their authentic selves and celebrate our various backgrounds.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the regional and/or Global SI&OP process

• Support the transition from SI&OP to IBP process

• Define and approve Supply Chain Network design

• Define & approve supply chain business rules & planning parameters

• Formulate & communicate tactical mid to long-term plans to support Commercial, Financial & Operational strategies 

• Monitor supply chain performance, identify & drive improvement opportunities

• Be accountable for achieving Inventory targets across the end-to-end supply network

• Proactively manage supply chain risks and escalate issues where appropriate

• Collaborate with Network planners, Demand planners, Manufacturing & Commercial leadership to resolve supply issues.

• Provide input to Region & Global Financial planning and forecasting processes

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred with a minimum of 5 -7 years related experience in supply chain management -warehousing, distribution, logistics, transportation, customer service and/or inventory planning is required.

• Detailed working knowledge of effective Supply Chain performance, including Operations management

• Strong analytical skills and ability to judge when to deep dive –the Market Planner will be self-driven to achieve their outcomes.

• Extensive knowledgeable of import/export regulations.

• Proficient in RapidResponse or other relevant planning systems.

• Significant experience of prioritization and ability to adapt to change.

• Proven stakeholder management skills (including influencing, communication negotiating and conflict management) and experience in a geographically diverse, matrix organization

• Basic Project management skill and lean/continuous improvement.

• Customer focused, service mindset.

• Local language skills required.

• APICS certification is a plus. ​​​​

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - $143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonus. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.”

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