Spec, Projects & Financials 3PL

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

1d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Projects & Financials 3PL will support day-to-day activities and work on high-visibility financial reporting & initiatives in alignment with the business strategy and long-term goals. Analyzes forecasts vs spend, distribution & inventory management outcomes, ad hoc cost analysis, and/or a variety of other business and technical problems to formulate and develop new or modified solutions to business issues affecting the 3PL operations.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. Business, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, healthcare services.
• Possess a broad knowledge of business operations (principles, practices and procedures.
• Good planning and project management skills.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management and employees within the company.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel, intermediate to advanced level of SQL.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• English required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Lean/six sigma training and certification preferred.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for logistics operations, including annual operating plan (AOP), forecasting cycles (F1/F2/F3), and budget management for 3PL partners and suppliers.
• Analyze inventory trends, validate invoices, and monitor warehouse spending and inventory adjustments to ensure financial accuracy.
• Lead shrinkage reviews, validation activities, and Management Improvement Plan (MIP) oversight to support operational and financial performance.
• Prepare and deliver logistics financial reporting, including inventory reconciliations, MIP reporting, and key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, PwC audit requirements, and supply chain control assessments.
• Manage and reconcile inventory records across 3PL and 4PL partners, identifying discrepancies and driving corrective actions.
• Oversee logistics-related transaction processing, including supplier charge estimates, cycle counts, discards, returns support, and purchase order payments through Coupa.
• Develop analytical tools and reporting solutions to measure business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support data-driven decision making.
• Support logistics and inventory improvement projects, warehouse assessments, and initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency and controls.
• Partner cross-functionally to manage project requirements, milestones, and deliverables, resolving operational and financial issues with minimal supervision.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level