Supply Chain Planner I

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is essential to ensure timely production, inventory accuracy, and efficient resource use while complying with regulatory and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a solid background in supply chain operations. The successful candidate will have a proactive mindset, operational agility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in any combination of: Supply Chain, Production Planning, Buyer/Planner or Manufacturing Operations roles.
Strong leadership and collaborative skills within a matrixed organization.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); digital systems literacy is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or related materials.
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

APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all planning activities impacting service levels are completed on time to avoid disruption to end customers.
Follow all regulatory quality procedures to maintain process compliance.
Collaborate and lead weekly planning meetings with cross-functional teams—Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, Finance, and Quality—to ensure adherence to production plans.
Develop, implement, and control manufacturing line plans, verifying the availability of human resources, materials, machinery, and facilities in line with budgeted hours.
Create and manage weekly planning cycles to maintain target inventory levels using critical code analysis.
Perform monthly Master Production Scheduling (MPS) to forecast production needs, balancing customer requirements, service levels, inventory, capacity, and resources.
Monitor sales performance weekly, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing demand and sustain the correct finished goods inventories (DOS).
Monitor plan performance daily (PvP), adjusting plans as necessary to meet commitments.
Maintain and update production schedules and manufacturing systems to reflect accurate budgeted units.
Prepare capability presentations for Finished Products and subassemblies for the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.
Ensure timely component availability by coordinating with the Supply Planning and Quality team and make necessary adjustments for balanced production.
Prioritize and monitor finished product pipelines and perform critical code analyses as required.
Coordinate plan adjustments with the Network Planner and internal departments to address sudden customer demand changes.
Generate and analyze planning reports and keep leadership informed on status and deviations.
Continuously assess and manage capacity (short and long term) for labor, equipment, and facilities to meet production goals.
Participate in AOP and quarterly forecast adjustment activities.
Monitor service levels and lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve underlying issues.
Support regulatory projects such as FOC, stability, validations, and product transfers.

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