Network Planner

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. 

Your Role at Baxter

The Network Planner is responsible for balancing and optimizing supply planning to meet demand. The Network Planner serves as the link between commercial team (at a country level where the plant sits) and SIOP by collaborating with demand planning, plant leadership, and business units. This includes defining and implementing supply planning process, determining priorities, including creation of MRP for sourcing of materials, MPS, driving process improvements, and leading supply review. Coordinate IPSO / OEM customer orders and requirements through manufacturing and distribution. Develop, monitor, track, and analyze Supply Chain KPI’s.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for generating the replenishment requirements utilizing the demand signal, on-hand inventory and inventory targets that deliver a comprehensive network supply plan across the supply chain organization
• Undertaking advanced analytics and driving process improvements
• Supports the Supply Planning Team new product introductions and product conversions in Rapid Response.
• Develops Short/Long Term monthly production requirements
• Works closely with Market Supply Chain organization, communicating current and future plant performances and potential supply chain problems.
• Develops, monitors, and tracks Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators using available tools and tracking systems.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 5-7+ years’ experience in supply chain planning, including specific experience in identifying planning process improvements, training and coaching team members/colleagues.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience with statistical analysis and data modeling.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications, Excel and PowerPoint a must.
• Solid, straightforward, and professional oral and written communication skills, including presenting data and analysis clearly to management.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Communication, & Teamwork,

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 $88,000 - $121,000 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 upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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