Distribution Supervisor
Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
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Job Summary
This is whereyour work makes a difference.
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.
The Role
We areseekingan experienced and drivenDistribution Supervisorto lead and enhance our New Zealand distribution operations covering our Auckland and Christchurch Warehouses. This role is critical in ensuring our customers receive their orders on time in full and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Regional Warehouse Manager you will oversee all warehouse and distribution activities drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a high-performing engaged team.
About You
You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment. Highlyorganisedand diligent you bring a strong focus on accuracy efficiency and safety across all operations. You leadfrom the frontbuilding capable engaged teamsthrough clear communication coaching and supportwhileremainingcalm and decisive under pressure. Constantly engaging in thoughtful analysis you work to improve processes and performance and take ownership of the results.Above all youare customer-focused understanding the critical role distribution plays indelivering onservice expectations.
Responsibilities
Attend and conduct daily and weekly operational team meetings
Improve warehouse functions tomaintainquality inventory precision performance and cost goals that back the customer experience
Manage theaccurateflow of stock through the system
Foster steady progress in every aspect of warehouse operations to boost service standards and organizational performance
Collaborate and communicate proactively with internal partners to support regional deliverables
Oversee the inspection of incoming products to the facility for conformity with replenishment direct order or returned goods authorization.
Guarantee thetimelyarrival and distribution of finished goods between company warehouses
Arrange special distribution services to aid the launch of new products or to address internal and important customer supply chain challenges
Collect relevant benchmarks and interpret information to find opportunities for operational efficiencies and report capacity constraints
Prepare budgets for warehouse and distribution activity andoperatewithin approved guidelines
Ensure compliance with regulatory and Baxter requirements and adherence to GMP standards
Develop distribution techniques and practices thatdetermineconformity with receipt and shipping requirements
Lead projects tooptimizeallfacetsof distribution andlogisticsoperations.
Develop and implement an inventory management strategy
Regularly review the transportation strategy and ensure freight optimization
Recommend improvements in transport practices processes and systems to promote a cost-effective andtimelyservice
Evaluate inbound and outbound due dates and take corrective action toeliminateresults that do not meet customer expectations.
Key Requirements
Tertiary qualification inlogisticsmanagement preferred
Experience managing warehouse operations or in a continuous improvementlogisticsrole is desirable
Successfultrack recordleading and developing teams and optimization projects
Experience with 3PL and continuous improvement projects
Demonstrated leadership capability
Strategic and analytical skills
Demonstrated collaborator engagement
Agility to adapt to changing business and customer needs
Experience with ERP/logisticssystems.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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