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 Team

You will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow and inventory integrity. You will provide leadership and support to warehouse personnel, including stockroom, finished goods shipping, and raw materials warehouse teams, helping drive compliance, performance, and customer service excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support internal and external warehouse operations to maintain inventory accuracy and effective logistics execution.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical inventory and inventory management systems.
• Oversee cycle count programs, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory integrity.
• Manage inventory returns processes and ensure proper documentation and disposition of returned materials.
• Analyze inventory data and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activities to address slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory.
• Investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain inventory-related reports and metrics for management review.

Warehouse & Logistics Operations

• Provide leadership and oversight for stockroom, raw material warehouse, and finished goods shipping operations.
• Serve as backup supervisor for Raw Material Warehouse operations as required.
• Oversee finished goods shipping ramp activities, ensuring operational readiness and facility organization.
• Plan and coordinate the availability of shipping materials, packaging supplies, and empty containers.
• Direct warehouse reconciliation activities to ensure system and operational accuracy.
• Coordinate inbound raw materials and MRO clearance processes with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Support import and export activities while ensuring compliance with applicable government requirements.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, cGDPs, Baxter policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal audits within areas of responsibility and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain warehouse areas in accordance with 6S and operational excellence standards.
• Support deployment of warehouse systems, inventory management tools, and process improvements.
• Lead and participate in special projects aimed at improving supply chain performance and operational efficiency.
• Analyze inventory costs, operational metrics, and budget reports to support effective business management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Regulatory & Trade Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulations governing transportation, storage, and movement of materials, including requirements from:
  • U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Homeland Security and other applicable agencies
• Perform duties required as the site's Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Administrator.
• Coordinate annual Dextrose Import License renewal activities.
• Process SURI entries and related regulatory documentation as required.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead problem-solving activities and coordinate corrective actions with direct reports.
• Review and approve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with Corporate and site-level stakeholders to resolve inventory-related inquiries.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a culture of compliance and operational excellence.
• Support employee development through coaching, communication, and performance management.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations within a regulated industry.
• Experience leading teams in warehouse or inventory management environments.
• Strong supervisory, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems and warehouse operations.
• Experience conducting inventory investigations, reconciliations, and root cause analysis.
• Experience preparing and presenting operational reports and performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in inventory management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and shipping and logistics compliance systems
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or other Supply Chain certification.
• Experience serving as an FTZ Administrator.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

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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