Network Planner

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Job Summary

The Network Planner is responsible for balancing and optimizing supply planning to meet demand. The Network Planner provides input to define and implement the supply planning process, determining priorities, including supporting the creation of MRP for sourcing of materials, DRP, MPS, supporting process improvements, and supply reviews.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This section contains a list of five to eight primary responsibilities of this role that account for the majority of the work. The incumbent will perform other duties assigned.

• Management of 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 to meet all financial requirements, operational capabilities, and wholesaler service objectives for assigned Business Units.

• Assists in identifying process improvements using data analytics to manage a defined product portfolio.

• Recommends changes to the network supply plan when deemed necessary over the planning horizon. Changes are to be governed through the sales and operations planning (SIOP) process.

• Communicates, collaborates, and interacts with Demand Planners, Commercial, Customer Management, Network Managers, Marketing, and Finance to provide production and replenishment plans and exception-based reporting for assigned Business Units. Makes recommendations on actions needed to meet actual and forecasted demand.

• Supports the Supply Planning team with new product introductions and product conversions.

• Reports Key Performance Indicators for their given Business Unit complete with process improvement initiatives and prioritizes tasks and deliverables. 

• Supports the Network Manager to drive continuous improvement efforts to improve performance on all key metrics, including service targets and network inventory levels.

What are we looking for:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required

Qualifications and Proficiencies: 1 to 3 years of related experience in supply chain management - warehousing, distribution, logistics, transportation, customer service, and/or inventory planning is required.

Knowledge:

• English language (Required)

• Advance Excel (Required)

• Knowledge of planning or deployment tools (Required)

• Knowledge in Rapid Response  (Desirable)

• APICS (Desirable)

Competencies:

• Critical thinking and strong analytics.

• Strong communication and good team and interpersonal relationships.

• Business knowledge.

• Conflict Management.

• Focus on customer.

• Integrity and Professional Ethics.

• High responsibility.

• Management of Ambiguity.

• Passion for Improvement.

Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations

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