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.
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 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 organisation.
* 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
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.
This role will be based from our Thetford site, standard hours are Monday - Friday 37.5hrs & you will receive a competitive salary and we offer the below benefits.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Employee discount scheme
* Blue light card
* Progression opportunities
* Subsided canteen
* Westfield healthcare
* Up to 8% pension contribution
* Employee assistance programme
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