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Baxter International Inc. · 3 hours ago

Sr. Network Planner

Batesville, Indiana

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $99K/yr

3+ years exp

Baxter International Inc. is committed to redefining healthcare delivery and improving lives. The Sr. Network Planner is responsible for balancing and optimizing supply planning to meet demand, providing input for supply planning processes, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the supply chain organization.

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Responsibilities

Supports the generation of the replenishment requirements using 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 wholesalers service objectives for assigned Business Unit

Undertaking analytics and identifying process improvements managing a defined product portfolio

The Network Planner recommends changes to the network supply plan when deemed necessary over the planning horizon. Changes are to be governed through sales and operations execution (S&OE) and planning (S&OP) process

Communicates and interacts with demand planners, customer management, network supply planning supervisor, sales, and finance to provide replenishment plans and exception-based reporting for assigned BU. 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 in a timeline driven environment

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

Qualification

Supply Chain PlanningProduction PlanningData AnalysisAPICS CertificationPlanning Tools ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelSelf-DirectedInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

B.A./B.S. Supply Chain, Operations or a business-related field

Experience in an end-to-end supply chain role and experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or logistics

Minimum of 3+ years' experience in supply chain planning

Strong analytical, critical thinking, & problem-solving skills required

Strong mathematical and analytical skills including experience with statistical analysis and data modeling

Must be proficient in data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs

Experience with planning tools, business intelligence tools & business analytics software

Accustomed to using a variety of technology tools and applications to support daily work including Rapid Response

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications, Excel and PowerPoint a must

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, related internal functions, external partners, and on project teams

Solid, straightforward, and professional oral and written communication skills, including presenting data and analysis clearly to management

Self-directed and possess a sense of urgency

Preferred

APICS certification a plus

Process improvement & proven results turn-around a plus

Customer management skills and experience a plus

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one

Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service

Family and medical leaves of absence

Paid parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare benefits

Company

Baxter International Inc.

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For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.

Founded in 1931

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees