Logistics Coordinator (Capital Equipment)

Baxter International Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Sydney seeks an experienced domestic freight professional to join the Planning & Fulfillment team as a Logistics Coordinator.

You will manage the movement of essential healthcare equipment across Australia, coordinating carriers, warehouses, and service technicians to deliver seamless installations. The role offers opportunities to grow within a global organisation, leveraging ERP systems and MS Office while driving continuous improvement in delivery performance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Australian domestic freight and transport
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience coordinating freight movements across multiple carriers and locations
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics of capital equipment across Australia
• Coordinate freight movements with carriers, warehouses, service technicians, and internal teams
• Collaborate with Planning & Fulfillment to optimise stock allocation and product availability
• Support major installation projects and customer deployments
• Maintain strong relationships with freight partners and key stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance customer outcomes and efficiency
• Monitor logistics performance and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities
• Provide proactive communication and problem resolution for customers and internal stakeholders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves 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 job—you will find purpose and pride.

The Role

Are you an experienced domestic freight professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for continuous improvement? Baxter is seeking an energetic, driven, and highly organised Logistics Coordinator to join our Planning & Fulfillment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in managing the movement of essential healthcare equipment across Australia, while gaining exposure to planning, fulfilment, customer operations, and large-scale logistics projects.

Reporting directly to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders, service teams, freight providers, warehouses, and customers to ensure seamless delivery and installation experiences. This role offers genuine opportunities for growth and development within a global organisation for individuals looking to build a long-term career in supply chain and logistics.

About You

You're a proactive logistics professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and making things happen. You bring a strong understanding of domestic freight operations and can confidently coordinate multiple moving parts while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

You are someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Enjoys collaborating with diverse teams
• Is passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences
• Wants to continue developing and growing their career within supply chain and logistics

Key responsibilities

You'll be responsible for coordinating the allocation, movement, installation, and retrieval of critical capital equipment, including hospital beds and surgical tables, ensuring customers receive exceptional service every step of the way.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end logistics of capital equipment across Australia
• Coordinating freight movements with carriers, warehouses, service technicians, and internal teams
• Working closely with Planning & Fulfillment to optimise stock allocation and product availability
• Supporting major installation projects and customer deployments
• Maintaining strong relationships with freight partners and key stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives that enhance customer outcomes and operational efficiency
• Monitoring logistics performance and analysing data to identify trends and opportunities
• Providing proactive communication and problem resolution for customers and internal stakeholders.

Key requirements

• Proven experience within the Australian domestic freight and transport industry
• Experience coordinating freight movements across multiple carriers and locations
• Strong understanding of freight operations, transport networks, delivery scheduling, and logistics execution
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), freight carriers, and warehouse operations
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiencies and customer experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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