Network Planner

00501 Hill-Rom de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. MEX; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network Planner at Baxter in Monterrey balances and optimizes supply planning to meet demand across the global healthcare network. You will contribute to defining the supply planning process, generate MRPs, DRP, and MPS inputs, and support process improvements across the function.

You’ll collaborate with demand planners, sales, finance, and network teams to deliver replenishment plans, analyze performance data, and drive continuous improvement for service and inventory targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with data modeling.
• Experience with planning tools and BI software.

Responsibilities

• Supports generation of replenishment requirements using demand signal, on-hand inventory and targets to deliver a network supply plan.
• Undertaking analytics and identifying process improvements for a defined product portfolio.
• Recommends changes to the network supply plan within the planning horizon.
• Collaborates with sales, demand planning, finance and network teams for replenishment plans.
• Reports KPIs and drives process improvements and prioritizes tasks.
• Supports new product introductions and product conversions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Data analysis

English proficiency (advanced)

Education

B.A./B.S. in Supply Chain, Operations or related field

Tools

Planning tools

Business intelligence tools

Rapid Response

Excel & PowerPoint

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 Network Planner is responsible for balancing and optimizing supply planning to meet demand.

This position provides input to define and implement supply planning process, determining priorities, including supporting the creation of MRP for sourcing of materials, DRP, MPS, supporting process improvements, and supply reviews.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supports the generation of the replenishment requirements using the demand signal, on‑hand inventory and inventory targets that deliver a comprehensive network supply plan across the supply chain organization, to meet all financial requirements, operational capabilities, and wholesalers service objectives for assigned Business Unit.
• Undertaking analytics and identifying process improvements managing a defined product portfolio.
• The Network Planner recommends changes to the network supply plan when deemed necessary over the planning horizon.
• Changes are to be governed through sales and operations execution (S&OE) and planning (S&OP) process.
• Communicates and interacts with demand planners, customer management, network supply planning supervisor, sales, and finance to provide replenishment plans and exception‑based reporting for assigned BU.
• Makes recommendations on actions needed to meet actual and forecasted demand.
• Supports the Supply Planning team with new product introductions and product conversions.
• Reports Key Performance Indicators for their given Business Unit complete with process improvement initiatives and prioritises tasks and deliverables in a timeline driven environment.
• Supports the Sr. Network Supply Planner to drive continuous improvement efforts to improve performance on all key metrics, including service targets and network inventory levels.

What You’ll Bring

• B.A./B.S. Supply Chain, Operations or a business‑related field.
• Experience in an end‑to‑end supply chain role and experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or logistics.
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in supply chain planning.
• Adavance level of English.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills including experience with statistical analysis and data modeling.
• Must be proficient in data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs.
• Experience with planning tools, business intelligence tools & business analytics software Accustomed to using a variety of technology tools and applications to support daily work including Rapid Response.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications, Excel and PowerPoint a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers, related internal functions, external partners, and on project teams.
• Process improvement & proven results turn‑around a plus.
• Customer management skills and experience a plus.
• Solid, straightforward, and professional oral and written communication skills, including presenting data and analysis clearly to management.
• Self‑directed and possess a sense of urgency.

#LI-GR1 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 Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients across the world. Now, we’re more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.