Spec, Projects & Financials 3PL

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 The Specialist, Projects & Financials 3PL will support day-to-day activities and work on high-visibility financial reporting & initiatives in alignment with the business strategy and long-term goals. Analyzes forecasts vs spend, distribution & inventory management outcomes, ad hoc cost analysis, and/or a variety of other business and technical problems to formulate and develop new or modified solutions to business issues affecting the 3PL operations. What you'll be doing Provide financial support for logistics operations, including annual operating plan (AOP), forecasting cycles (F1/F2/F3), and budget management for 3PL partners and suppliers. Analyze inventory trends, validate invoices, and monitor warehouse spending and inventory adjustments to ensure financial accuracy. Lead shrinkage reviews, validation activities, and Management Improvement Plan (MIP) oversight to support operational and financial performance. Prepare and deliver logistics financial reporting, including inventory reconciliations, MIP reporting, and key performance metrics. Ensure compliance with SOX, PwC audit requirements, and supply chain control assessments. Manage and reconcile inventory records across 3PL and 4PL partners, identifying discrepancies and driving corrective actions. Oversee logistics-related transaction processing, including supplier charge estimates, cycle counts, discards, returns support, and purchase order payments through Coupa. Develop analytical tools and reporting solutions to measure business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support data-driven decision making. Support logistics and inventory improvement projects, warehouse assessments, and initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency and controls. Partner cross-functionally to manage project requirements, milestones, and deliverables, resolving operational and financial issues with minimal supervision. What you'll bring B.A./B.S. Business, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. 3 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, healthcare services. Lean/six sigma training and certification preferred. Possess a broad knowledge of business operations (principles, practices and procedures. APICS certification is a plus). Good planning and project management skills. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management and employees within the company. Must be able to work within a team environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel, intermediate to advanced level of SQL. Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. English required. 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 $80,000 - $110,000 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal 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. 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