AddressThis 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.
A great opportunity as a Senior Market Planner has become available. In this role you will have the exceptional responsibility of managing inventory at the country or cluster level. Reporting to Planning and Demand Manager, you will play a critical role in examining and mitigating supply exceptions, ensuring flawless communication between various teams including the commercial team, customer support, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Network Planners, and fulfillment teams. Your expertise will be crucial in successfully implementing strategies to bridge any gaps between inventory and customer demand, especially in import markets.
In this position, you will work closely with Supply (Network) Planners to address supply and inventory challenges in the short and medium term. You will also be in charge of creating and implementing inventory plans, identifying ways to optimize inventory, and analyzing any discrepancies. Your strong communication skills will be essential as you oversee commercial meetings, evaluate pipelines, and manage country fulfillment. Furthermore, you will facilitate productive discussions with the Commercial team and Finance during S&OP meetings at the country or cluster level to ensure alignment and achievement of goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and own the inventory plan and execution for the market. Drive for inventory optimization opportunity analysis and deployment
Own the communication strategy to the commercial team for supply issues. Lead commercial meetings to review pipelines and manage country fulfillment
Co-lead with Demand Planning to drive consensus discussions with Commercial team and Finance in country or cluster level S&OP
Lead the strategic stock build planning for the market driven by import license registration, M&A, supply issue, etc
Manage back-order risks with Supply (Network) Planner and communicate to commercial teams
Monitor customer limits and rebalance product allocation, when needed in cooperation with marketing partners.
Responsible for independently managing new product launches and product phase outs within the market or cluster
Support across all import portfolios for proposals on supply issue resolution and provide recommendations for stakeholder’s approval
Build and maintain reports for commercial team including transfer orders and customer-specific reports
Bachelor's Degree (Master's degree preferred) and have a minimum of 5-7 years of related experience in supply chain management.
You should have a detailed working knowledge of effective Supply Chain performance, including Operations management.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to prioritize and adapt to change are essential.
Proficiency in planning systems such as Rapid response is highly desirable.
Extensive knowledge of import/export regulations.
APICS certification is a plus.
Basic Project management skill and lean/continuous improvement.
At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We embrace diversity and believe that it enhances our ability to compete in a global marketplace.
We also value the importance of reasonable accommodation and are dedicated to providing necessary adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will ensure your needs are met.
Join us at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and be part of a world-class team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Senior Market Planner!
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.
Situated in Western Sydney, and featuring and onsite cafeteria and café, gym, we offer a dynamic and future focused work environment offering workplace flexibility, development & career growth, volunteering leave, 12 weeks parental leave, income protection insurance and a strong value driven culture focused on diversity, equality, and inclusion.
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