Senior Transportation Analyst

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

• Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Your role at Baxter

The Senior Transportation Analyst provides a great opportunity for a self-starter looking to make an impact in healthcare by managing critical product movement across the supply chain. This role is responsible for timely movement of products from our plants (both domestic & International) into the US and Canada. This role will work closely with our plants, carrier partners, customs team, distribution centers and cross functional partners to ensure continuity of supply. Understanding of manufacturing and fulfillment process combined with the ability to work effectively across regions and comfort around data driven decision making are key attributes to success in this role.

What you'll be doing

• Run RFPs, perform data analysis to synthesize actionable insights and implement it to improve delivery performance and reduce cost

• Create open lines of daily communication with our transportation carrier partners across regions and drive collaboration across the supply chain to efficiently move products

• Monitor and improve carrier performance by hosting weekly operational calls, managing KPIs and proactively resolving operational issues

• Complete ad hoc transportation analysis and implement cost savings initiatives to deliver continuous improvement projects

• File claims and resolve outstanding billing issues as needed by working closely with the carriers and freight audit/pay team

• Collaborate internally with Planning, Warehousing, Quality as needed

What you'll bring

• BS in Operational Management / Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or similar degree

• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis is required

• Minimum 3 years of related experience and fluency in Spanish is preferred

• The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment along with excellent project management skills is a must

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and develop rapport with other functional leaders internally and externally

• Ability to proactively identify problems, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to meet service commitments

• Agile mindset to adapt to a changing environment

• Strong proficiency with Excel and data analysis is required. Proficiency with TMS (Blue Yonder), ERP (JDE) and Analytics Tools (Tableau) is preferred

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 $76,000- $104,500 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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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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