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Your role at BaxterThis position is responsible for the daily replenishment planning and management of product deployments to local Distribution Centers within Canada. Provides support to ensure the daily deployment plan is executed and responsible for working closely with the Network Planners, Replenishment Centers, Transportation, 3PL, and Carriers. This role will maintain, manage and execute the deployment plan to support needs and meet objectives.
What you'll be doing
Execute the daily deployment plan. Determine finished good inventory levels based upon inventory strategies and business rules.Monitor code level inventory at the Replenishment Centers and Distribution Centers to meet service targets and business level objectives.Manage the deployment of short supply product to ensure quick recovery of inventory position in the network. Manage product conversion, new product launch into the distribution network.Manage inbound and outbound deployments in 3PL facilities as required.Partner with planning and Replenishment teams to better understand forecast and determine appropriate distribution plans.Ensure replenishment load trailers are fully utilized based upon freight requirements by manually managing product deployment. Work to develop shipping schedules for replenishment loads to optimize truck load replenishment and meet service targets.Interact with Customer Service and Marketing regarding product EDAVs to minimize expedited shipping cost and customer impact.Work with the Transportation and Logistics to minimize freight and handling costs based on business requirements.Ensure that new employees are properly trained. May be involved in delivering training to staff as needed. Monitor team KPI’s and MetricsReceive and answer inquiries from key stakeholders and other internal departments. Use sound judgment, skills and knowledge when communicating.Supporting role on project teams and/or help develop new processes and procedures for the overall team.Conducts analysis and prepares business recommendations or corrective actions based on analysis results. (Collapse Network, Open Network, Appointments within Network, Rebalance Inventory, Direct Shipments….. etc.)Summarizes data for use in reports, as well as identifying future opportunities.Continuously audits internal systems to ensure compliance.Serves as a key escalation point for Deployment issues.What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree / 2+ years of applicable professional experience required.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to interact at multiple levels of the organization and function as a liaison with internal and external customersMust have a general understanding of the business and strategic planAbility to produce results with minimal supervisionStrong transportation knowledgeAbility to multi-task, prioritize, execute daily tasks on a timely basis, and project management skillsExceptional and strong organizational, problem solving, written and verbal communications skillsProficiency in MS Excel, Word and Access, JDE, Lean, WMS, APS and demonstrated ability to perform advanced analyticsMust be able to work with a high degree of independenceWe 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 $60,000 - $82,500 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.
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