Production Planning Specialist

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

As a Production Planning Specialist you are responsible for ensuring customer demand is met by developing and maintaining production schedules that optimize manufacturing resources inventory levels and material availability. You serve as the central link between production materials sourcing engineering distribution and network planning to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time.

You will be part of the Production Planning and Supply Chain team working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on delivering high-quality products to customers around the world. The team plays a critical role in synchronizing customer demand with manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production flow and exceptional service levels.

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Schedule adequate number of resources to meet production requirements to fulfill all domestic and international raw material orders and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• In depth knowledge of fabrication plating multiple manufacturing operations within the manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of multi-level BOM structure is desirable
• Ability to multi-task while performing root cause analysis problem solving tools daily.
• Review documents such as production schedules work orders or staffing tables to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes labor or material shortages backlogs or other interruptions collaborating with Centralized Network Planning Organization.
• Manage raw material work orders communicate track and report current status daily across the organization.
• Management of supermarkets and inventory levels as necessary both physically and systematically
• Ability to maintain system master data complete and accurate
• Arrange for delivery assembly or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Ensure parts are coded and routed to meet implementation dates of new products.
• Compile information such as production rates and progress materials inventories materials used on-time delivery misses short shipments or reallocations so that status reports can be completed.
• Analyze and track on time delivery misses. Lead countermeasure activities.
• Develop and maintain a close partnership with Materials Sourcing Engineering Distribution Production and Centralized Network Planning Organization.

What Youll Bring

• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (Bachelors Degree Preferred)
• 1-2 years production control experience (2-3 years experience scheduling procurement customer service or shop floor execution.)
• In depth understanding of MRP and DRP processes
• Preferred proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications JDE and Maestro
• General understanding of standard planning/manufacturing rules procedures and processes.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral a must.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 $54400 - $68000 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. 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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident short-term and long-term disability and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts educational assistance programs and time-off benefits such as paid holidays paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits the Employee Discount Program the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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