Senior Transportation Analyst - UCAN

This 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. 

Your Role at Baxter

The Senior Transportation Analyst provides a great opportunity for a self-starter looking to make an impact in healthcare through critical product movement across the supply chain. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for driving product movement from our various plants (domestic & International) into the US and Canada. This role will work closely with our carrier partners, distribution centers and cross functional stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply. This role is expected to operationally execute as plan and deliver efficiencies within supply chain through continuous improvement projects. Data driven decision making and collaboration across various stakeholders are key attributes to success in this role.

What you'll be doing

• Create open lines of daily communication with our carrier partners across regions and various transportation modes to efficiently move Baxter products and drive operational excellence

• Drive carrier performance by managing KPIs and proactively resolving operational issues

• Perform data analysis to support data driven decision making

• Complete ad hoc transportation analysis and implement cost savings initiatives to deliver on continuous improvement projects

• Participate in business reviews and assist in long term capacity and network strategy plans for Baxter global network

• Collaborate internally with Planning, Customer Service, Warehousing, Freight Audit and other internal stakeholders as needed

• Present updates to our Transportation Leadership Team with clear timing and deliverables.

What you'll bring

• BS in Operational Management / Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or similar degree

• 3+ years related experience

• Strong proficiency in Excel is preferred

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and develop rapport with other functional leaders inside Baxter and Supply base

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment along with excellent project management skills is a must

• Ability to influence others in sensitive or difficult situations

• Analytical experience for solving complex problems with clear fact-based solutions

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to meet service commitments and budget requirements

• Agile mindset to constantly adapt to a changing environment

• Preferred proficiency with Transportation Management System (TMS), BI Analytics Tool and Visibility software

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.

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 $76,000 - $104,500 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 bonus. 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.”

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