This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

The Senior Transportation Supervisor is responsible for functional leadership of US Last Mile Distribution and Replenishment RFPs to support the overall US network transformation. Role will manage projects, establish global standard work, translate & prioritize requirements, support transportation margin improvement projects, report metrics & identify trends. This role will work closely with global service providers and regional functional stakeholders to map and simplify transportation processes.  We encourage an independent thinker with diversity of thought to support a culture of agility and collaboration. Data collection, reporting, analysis, and project management are key to success in this role.

What you'll be doing

Identify future transport business requirements for all segments ensuring appropriate stakeholder agreement and communication internally and externally through inclusion in RFP’s.

Develop service offerings for customer needs (ex: white glove, stock rotation, returns, etc)

Functionally manage the RFP process, document SOPs, evaluate bids, and support negotiations.

Identify and evaluate new transportation routes and providers to optimize cost, speed, and reliability.

Work closely with Warehouse Lead to ensure alignment with finalized Warehouse network position.

Present updates to Transportation Leadership Team with clear timing and deliverables

Expertise in pulling, validating, analyzing, and presenting key data to facilitate decision making

Ability to perform ad hoc analysis to identify opportunities that drive both financial and service improvements

Knowledgeable across all modes of transportation including parcel, LTL, truckload, IM, and ocean freight (negotiating rates, quarterly reviews, and managing service levels)

Manage tactical execution of all modes of transportation to customers

Responsible for managing carrier KPI’s, Tender acceptance %, on time pick up and delivery %, and route guide compliance. 

Experience analyzing the benefits utilizing dedicated fleets (fixed/variable cost components) vs. common carriers (Highly preferred)

What you'll bring

Bachelor's Degree with 5 – 10 years’ experience of Supply Chain/Operations and transport management

Supply Chain related knowledge and experience.

Knowledge of US transport market including carriers and developments

Knowledgeable with TMS systems (Blue Yonder preferred)

Understands requirements for dry, refrigerated, and frozen freight

Excellent communication skills.

Drives results with urgency and accountability.

Solid financial and business acumen.

Strong in decision taking

Ability to drive change in a timely manner

Learns quickly and adapts to change; high level of situation adaptability is used to manage ambiguity.

Collaborates, drives engagement and values differences.

Drives engagement, drives results.

Highly analytical

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 $88,000 - $121,000 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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