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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your Role at Baxter
Responsible for Third-Party Logistics (3PL) supplier management and the primary, dedicated liaison between Baxter and the 3PL's warehouse operations. This role is positioned directly onsite at a 3PL warehouse. Represent Baxter’s initiatives directly with the 3PL. The Logistics Supervisor optimizes operational workflows, and acts as the immediate point of escalation for issues regarding inventory, orders, and shipping. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that optimize service, maximize profitability, and support business & commercial strategies.
What you'll be doing
Day to Day operations management onsite including working directly with 3PL management to ensure service levels, process execution, and escalations management
Seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain processes, tools and policies.
Develops, implements, and executes daily 3PL management processes in support of supply chain fulfillment and business objectives.
Maintain strong relationship with the 3PL by fostering a proactive partnership to optimize performance, resolve issues and develop improvement strategies to sustain Best in Class performance.
Works with order management, sales & marketing, product managers, manufacturing, suppliers, distribution centers, and transportation, in support of business objectives.
Maintain strong relationship with Planning & Deployment teams to guarantee inventory levels and optimize inventory costs.
Leverage IT and analytical tools and resources to address issues and opportunities requiring decision making in support of goals, objectives and normal operations flow.
Monitor KPIs and use data analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Accountable for maximizing service and proactively identifying issues impacting service, in conjunction with fulfillment goals, through distribution.
Oversee inventory accuracy, including managing cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and regular audits to minimize discrepancies
Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies, and procedures, including any department specific requirements.
Attend and lead daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews as required
Performs other duties as assigned.
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Logistics or similar degree
5 - 7 years related experience.
Strong business acumen with thorough understanding of all aspects of the business including inventory, transportation, KPI’s, and service levels.
Ability to do analyze data to systematically address complex business issues and opportunities.
Strong communications skills across all levels and geographies of the organization.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Embraces change, challenges status quo, and makes recommendations for improvements to operations and processes (MIP development & management).
Strong negotiating skills required.
Effective stakeholder management.
Drives results through team leadership and self.
Needs good presentation skills.
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 $72,000-$91,000 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 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.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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