Distribution & Logistics Supervisor

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves 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 job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter As Distribution & Logistics Supervisor , you will define and execute the logistics strategy for warehousing and national distribution operations, ensuring alignment with Baxter's business objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize service and cost performance, manage strategic logistics partnerships, and serve as a key connector across internal and external stakeholders. Your success will be measured through operational excellence, customer satisfaction, compliance, and the achievement of critical business and financial goals. What You'll Be Doing Lead the execution of national distribution and warehousing strategies that improve service levels, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Identify and implement logistics optimization opportunities that enhance network performance while achieving cost, quality, safety, and service targets. Partner with Procurement and key stakeholders to manage transportation and warehousing sourcing activities, supporting successful supplier selection and performance outcomes. Analyze operational performance metrics, present business insights, and implement corrective actions that drive continuous improvement and KPI achievement. Collaborate with shared service teams, logistics providers, and business partners to ensure effective communication and alignment across the end-to-end supply chain. Manage logistics budgets and cost centers, ensuring responsible financial stewardship and achievement of business objectives. Ensure compliance with Baxter quality standards, corporate policies, and applicable government regulations, including supporting audits and maintaining a strong compliance culture. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience leading distribution, transportation, warehousing, or logistics operations within a complex environment. Experience managing third-party logistics providers (3PLs), transportation partners, or warehousing operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using KPIs to drive operational improvements and business decisions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization. Experience managing budgets, cost optimization initiatives, and operational performance targets. Knowledge of logistics compliance requirements, quality standards, and operational risk management practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, or a highly regulated industry. Advanced knowledge of transportation management, warehousing, and distribution best practices. Experience supporting external audits and regulatory inspections. Continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence training/certification. Advanced proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and supply chain performance management. 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. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice .