Supply Chain Manager

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.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and managing the relevant unit(s) supply chain activities in with direct line management responsibility for up to 3 teams which can include customer services/ order entry, Warehouse/Goods in, packaging/shipping, and the Production Planning team.

They will be part of the Site Senior Leadership team and are responsible for supervising and managing every stage of the production flow, from purchasing the raw materials to the delivery of the final product to our customers.

With a strong emphasis on visible Leadership, accountability and building a team ethos this role has a critical impact on the performance of the unit and patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, align and implement the overall supply chain strategy, working with all identified collaborators to ensure business efficiency.
• Accountable for inspiring and guiding teams to achieve company targets for supply chain metrics
• Monitor the critical metrics and take action to address any current or potential issue.
• Lead the resolving of issues that might affect safety, compliance, output, business ethics in the responsible sourcing of materials.
• Ensure timely completion of relevant deviation and complaint investigations to identify true root cause and elimination of future recurrences.
• Coach and mentor staff to ensure all critical processes are completed with a sense of urgency in accordance with Baxter internal processes.
• Set objectives for and appraise the performance of team members using the ACE check-in process.
• Proactively look for opportunities to drive continuous improvement, influence decisions and deliver the results whilst ensuring compliance to regulations and Quality procedures.
• Identify and lead Key projects to improve the Supply Chain performance operationally and financially.
• Work closely with the Unit Manager, Baxter Commercial organisation in supporting communication to external customers, Operation, Engineering, Quality, procurement and cross functional compounding team to ensure agreement and execution of agreed critical success factors in the Unit

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or logistics management
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager preferably within GMP regulated and manufacturing industry
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software
• Experienced in leading and developing teams
• Excellent verbal and formal communication skills, together with critical reasoning skills.
• Experience within Risk Assessment, and root-cause analysis
• Ability to lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and work flexibly to meet the business needs
• Able to combine a competitive approach with strong collaboration and flexibility,
• Able to share standard methodology and ideas to make informed decisions and take a proactive approach in leading projects.
• Develop relationships and maintain open communication with the other Compounding function

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• Competitive base salary + Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance
• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce

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