Demand Planner Navan Hybrid 12 month FTC

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At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Overall Purpose of the role:

This is an exceptionally unique opportunity to join Baxter Healthcare Corporations 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.

Principal Duties/ Responsibilities:

Your role involves accurately processing supply management tasks supporting warehouse management monitoring material availability and addressing exceptions. You will also liaise with logistics and customer service support NPI and lean initiatives and maintain/report metrics.

Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments and managers to resolve issues including Customer Service and Logistics.
• Maintain regular communication with vendors to ensure flawless operations.
• Support internal and external customers and team members regarding issues advancing them as appropriate.
• Provide proactive and informative feedback on supply chain interruptions or situations that affect customer support and satisfaction.
• Continually work to improve quality delivery and costs through programs that enhance the overall quality of vendors by clearly defining requirements.
• Review open requirements monitor vendor performance and expedite where necessary.
• Assure that problems relating to delivery and quality are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner.
• Purchase materials from external and internal suppliers ensuring supply is not interrupted.
• Follow all processes and procedures in the corporate Quality Management System and use the systems tools to manage vendors non-conforming material receiving inspection plans and purchasing. Also complete other assigned duties or projects.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong analytical skills excellent negotiation and communication skills and confidence in dealing with colleagues at all levels and external vendors are essential. The role requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities. A dynamic enthusiastic and level-headed person is needed for this job. The work environment is dynamic requiring adaptability flexibility prioritization organization and time management skills.

• Demonstrated interpersonal flexibility and strong team skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and manage your own work effort.
• Demonstrated capability to make sound decisions and a 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 including excellent knowledge of Excel and MS Word or equivalent spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar order management and processing systems.
• Numerate and accurate particularly in relation to data entry document processing and data integrity.
• Normal business hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm. Flexibility around these hours is required as the business serves markets in various time zones.
• Required to travel to visit other sites and attend regional/international meetings.

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work-life balance

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