Production Planning Specialist

Baxter International Inc.; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

160 hours PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Production Planning Specialist in Batesville, IN to develop and maintain production schedules that optimize resources, inventory, and material availability. You will coordinate between production, materials, sourcing, engineering, and distribution to ensure on-time manufacturing and delivery.

The role sits in a fast-paced Production Planning and Supply Chain team that drives alignment between customer demand and manufacturing operations to sustain high service levels globally.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years’ production control experience (2-3 years scheduling, procurement, customer service, or shop floor execution)
• In depth understanding of MRP and DRP processes
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications, JDE, and Maestro
• Strong communication skills both written and oral

Responsibilities

• Schedule adequate resources to meet production requirements to fulfill all domestic and international raw material orders and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of fabrication, plating, and multiple manufacturing operations within the environment.
• Show understanding of multi-level BOM structures.
• Perform root cause analysis and problem solving daily.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine material priorities.
• Revise production schedules in response to design changes, shortages, backlogs, or interruptions, coordinating with Centralized Network Planning Organization.
• Manage raw material work orders and report current status daily across the organization.
• Oversee supermarkets and inventory levels both physically and in systems.
• Maintain accurate system master data.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies to meet production schedules.
• Ensure parts are coded and routed to meet new product implementation dates.
• Compile data on production rates, inventories, and on-time delivery misses for status reporting.
• Analyze and track on-time misses and lead countermeasure activities.
• Develop close partnership with Materials, Sourcing, Engineering, Distribution, Production and Centralized Network Planning Organization.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/DRP

Excel

JDE

Maestro

Scheduling

Procurement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Excel

JDE

Maestro

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.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

As a Production Planning Specialist, you are responsible for ensuring customer demand is met by developing and maintaining production schedules that optimize manufacturing resources, inventory levels, and material availability. You serve as the central link between production, materials, sourcing, engineering, distribution, and network planning to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time.

Your Team

You will be part of the Production Planning and Supply Chain team, working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on delivering high-quality products to customers around the world. The team plays a critical role in synchronizing customer demand with manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production flow and exceptional service levels.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You'll Be Doing

• Schedule adequate number of resources to meet production requirements to fulfill all domestic and international raw material orders and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• In depth knowledge of fabrication, plating, multiple manufacturing operations within the manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of multi-level BOM structure is desirable
• Ability to multi-task while performing root cause analysis problem solving tools daily.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with Centralized Network Planning Organization.
• Manage raw material work orders, communicate, track and report current status daily across the organization.
• Management of supermarkets and inventory levels as necessary both physically and systematically
• Ability to maintain system master data complete and accurate
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Ensure parts are coded and routed to meet implementation dates of new products.
• Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, on-time delivery misses, short shipments, or reallocations, so that status reports can be completed.
• Analyze and track on time delivery misses. Lead countermeasure activities.
• Develop and maintain a close partnership with Materials, Sourcing, Engineering, Distribution, Production and Centralized Network Planning Organization.

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
• 1-2+ years’ production control experience (2-3 years’ experience scheduling, procurement, customer service, or shop floor execution.)
• In depth understanding of MRP and DRP processes
• Preferred proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications, JDE, and Maestro
• General understanding of standard planning/manufacturing rules, procedures and processes.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral a must.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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 $54,400 - $68,000 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. 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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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