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Baxter International Inc.; Colombia; On-site; COP 30,000,000 - 50,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Colombia seeks a professional in supply chain management. You will lead the import and manufacturing processes, handling supplier relationships and inventory metrics to ensure operational success. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 1 to 3 years of related experience, along with proficiency in English and advanced Excel skills. Join a mission-driven team committed to making a difference in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of related experience in supply chain management.
• Proficiency in English and advanced Excel skills are required.
• Knowledge of planning or deployment tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the import of finished goods and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute the deployment plan for the market.
• Ensure accomplishment of inventory metrics and monitor cash flow.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory planning

Logistics

Proficiency in English

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Planning or deployment tools

APICS certification

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.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the import or manufacturing of finished goods, equipment, and spare parts through strategic relationships with international and intercompany suppliers, as well as other external entities.
• Develop and lead the deployment plan and execution for the market, analyzing and reporting inventory variances within the country, and being accountable for these metrics.
• Ensure the accomplishment of critical metrics such as inventory levels, cash flow, service levels, backorder status, discard rates, and overall supply chain expenses.
• Lead communication strategies with the commercial team concerning low coverage supply issues and back-order risks, and spearhead commercial meetings to review pipelines and manage country fulfillment.
• Coordinate order management, including monitoring, tracking, and expediting inbound purchase orders (POs) as needed. Collaborate with Network Planners, global logistics, transportation, and warehousing teams to resolve short-term supply issues.
• Support activities such as change controls, import license registrations, new product launches, product phase-outs, and more, by understanding product setup, registration processes, operational protocols, and market demands.
• Complete monthly reserve proposals, find opportunities to avoid discard, and ensure the successful implementation of these opportunities.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• 1 to 3 years of related experience in supply chain management, including warehousing, distribution, logistics, transportation, customer service, and/or inventory planning.
• Proficiency in English (Required).
• Advanced Excel skills (Required).
• Knowledge of planning or deployment tools (Required).
• APICS certification (Desirable).

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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