Supply Chain Planning and Forecasting Leader

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Who We Are:

The Supply Chain S&OP Planner will be responsible for owning the forecasting of spare parts demands versus production, working closely with Supply Chain to build forecasts and ensure their execution. This role will require strong analytical skills, experience with supply chain and material planning, and the ability to design and implement tools to predict demand.

What You'll Do:

• Own the forecasting of spare parts demands versus production.
• Build forecasts in conjunction with Supply Chain and ensure their execution.
• Identify and engage necessary resources to support forecasting and planning efforts.
• Identify barriers and recommend solutions to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop project plans and implement them to timeline.
• Communicate project status to senior management.
• Design a tool to predict demand in collaboration with IT and Supply Chain.
• Analyze complex data to understand trade-offs between different business objectives and present recommendations.
• Identify, measure, and analyze potential opportunities within the supply chain.
• Analyze IB and high runners of parts consumption.
• Develop proactive campaigns on selected asset classes.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and other partners.
• Travel up to 20 - 25%.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain, with a focus on material planning and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience building relationships with vendors.
• Knowledge of supply chain and material planning principles.
• Experience with forecasting and planning tools and technologies.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

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 $104,000 - $143,000 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

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 employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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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Reasonable Accommodations

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