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This is an exceptionally unique opportunity to join Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Supply Chain team as a Demand Planner. You will play a pivotal role in defining and supporting materials management, warehousing, and customer services processes for both new and existing business. Your expertise will help drive flawless execution of logistics operations, ensuring that our supply management and vendor interactions are streamlined and efficient. As a key player in New Product Introductions, you will actively contribute to the successful implementation of lean principles, driving efficiencies across the materials area.
Job Responsibility
Accurately processing supply management tasks
Supporting warehouse management
Monitoring material availability
Addressing exceptions
Liaising with logistics and customer service
Supporting NPI and lean initiatives
Maintaining and reporting metrics
Collaborating with other departments and managers to resolve issues
Maintaining regular communication with vendors
Supporting internal and external customers and team members
Providing proactive and informative feedback on supply chain interruptions
Improving quality, delivery, and costs through programs
Reviewing open requirements
Monitoring vendor performance
Expediting where necessary
Assuring problems relating to delivery and quality are conveyed to vendor and resolved
Purchasing materials from external and internal suppliers
Following all processes and procedures in the corporate Quality Management System
Completing other assigned duties or projects
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Strong analytical skills
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Confidence in dealing with colleagues at all levels and external vendors
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
Dynamic, enthusiastic, and level-headed
Demonstrated interpersonal flexibility and strong team skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and manage own work effort
Demonstrated capability to make sound decisions
Track record of prioritizing results and maintaining high standards of quality
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Evidence of research and problem-solving skills
Proficient keyboard and computer skills
Excellent knowledge of Excel and MS Word
Knowledge of SAP or similar order management and processing systems
Numerate and accurate
Flexibility around normal business hours
Required to travel to visit other sites and attend regional/international meetings