Network Planner, EMEA

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. As a Network Planner for our Baxter Thetford Plant you will evaluate materials and resource availability in a timely manner, responsible for inventory levels, releasing production orders as needed, coordinating builds and providing status updates to management. Playing a key role within the supply chain to use their knowledge of planning and inventory management to ensure Baxter customer orders are delivered accurately and according to schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Formulate & Communicate short to mid-term tactical plans that balance supply & demand Align transfer orders to demand and send to ERP &/or local shipping system for execution Review transfer order exceptions and cancel, decrease or postpone orders if necessary Apply scenario planning & collaboration, demonstrating rapid response functionality and tools Collaborate with Plant Schedulers, Demand planners, W&D, Market Planners, Cluster fulfilment, Commercial & Manufacturing to resolve supply risks & issues Lead OPLAN review with key partners Support the Network manager with regional and/or Global SI&OP input. Monitor supply chain performance, review & approve planning parameters and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Be accountable for achieving Inventory targets Provide input to Financial planning and forecasting processes Experience required: Experience in supply chain management - warehousing, distribution, logistics, transportation, customer service or inventory planning would be preferred Bachelor’s degree in supply chain preferable but not essential Strong analytical skills and ability to judge when to deep dive – Proven collaborator management skills (including influencing, communication negotiating)) and experience in a geographically diverse, matrix organization. Basic Project management skill and lean/continuous improvement. Procurement planning: in-depth understanding of how to control inventory levels based on Re-Order Point/Lead Time/safety stock Demand, Sales & Operations planning Understanding of all aspects of the financial impact of supply chain activity including profitability, turns, service level & inventory control Solutions driven with the ability to simplify the complex & drive speedy optimal business scenario planning & decision making What we offer: Permanent contract after 3-months' Competitive salary Annual bonus Medical Care Life Insurance Christmas bonus Co-financing for corrective glasses and lenses Newborn baby bonus ( one-off benefit ) Employee Stock Purchase Program ESP PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months. Holiday allowance Theater tickets at a reduced price Educational support: fully covered language courses (English or other languages according to business needs), financial certifications (ACCA, CIMA). 2 additional days off (conditional) Employee referral program Multisport card Cafeteria-style plan ( 300 PLN net monthly) Employee referral program Annual Award related to Baxter’s Global Cultural Values Lifelong learning opportunity: Possibilities for development on a personal and professional level Friendly atmosphere. Attractive office location, next to the PKP Powiśle station. PPE program with very attractive conditions available for each employee after 3 months. Working for a global pharma/med tech leader. Hybrid working model ( 3 days on Site) 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 minimum salary for this position is 136 000,00 PLN annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. 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. 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. 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