Raw Material Planner II

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the raw material planning and purchasing activities needed to support the production of all finished goods for the manufacturing facility. The position maintains communication channels with suppliers, internal customers and the Purchasing Department, and is accountable for the coordination of raw material orders, inventory levels, expedite/prioritize release, safety stock positions, disposition of materials and identification of cost reduction initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
Must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or related products.
Experience working in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environments, with a strong understanding of quality standards, SOPs, and compliance expectations.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proven ability to handle inventory levels, address material shortages, and support cost‑efficient operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments in a complex, matrixed organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong overall systems/ERP competency.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work with urgency and accuracy in a fast‑paced setting.
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.

Responsibilities

Directly supports the procurement and disposition of raw materials in response to MRP and Manufacturing requirements.
Obtain materials in economic order quantities that improve value and minimize total cost (e.g. optimized inventory levels).
Assist in the annual standard costing process and provide price forecasts.
Supports the Procurement Function in the standard costing program to ensure a positive PPV for the plant year over year.
Supports materials management systems, plant projects and sustaining of contract terms and conditions with suppliers.
Establish and maintain effective communication with all levels within Baxter; ensure that procurement processes meet the requirements of Baxter and suppliers.
Monitor and disposition obsolete parts and supplier returns for rejected products and help resolve supplier's quality issues.
Monitor changes to assigned commodities to alert purchasing management and the Division to major price/availability fluctuations that will impact the Division's cost or ability to conduct business.
Develop knowledge of production planning in order to be the Finished Goods Planner Backup and be able to schedule finished goods (FG) production on manufacturing lines if needed.
Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Identify and inform manager of excess, slow move and obsolete inventory issues.
Recommends and drives actions to resolve issues.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits