Sr Network Planner

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Your Role at Baxter

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

What Youll Be Doing

• 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.

What Youll Bring

• 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.
• APICS certification a plus.
• 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.
• Process improvement & proven results turn-around a plus. Customer management skills and experience a plus.
• 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.

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 $72000 - $99000 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.

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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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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