Strategic Materials & Inventory Leader

Baxters North America; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America is seeking an experienced Inventory Leadership role to own planning and policy development for inventory, drive safety stock strategy, and lead the Buyer team. You will establish governance and metrics to move from transactional purchasing to strategic materials management, with focus on aging, obsolescence, and risk management.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in supply chain optimization within a food manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, food manufacturing preferred.
• 1-3 years of supervisory/management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory dashboards to visualize aging, finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence.
• Establish and monitor cycle counting processes with predefined frequencies.
• Investigate inventory inconsistencies with plants to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and management to manage obsolete materials.
• Develop inventory and vendor improvement strategies for Baxters North America (BNA).
• Maintain documentation and records for inventory reporting.
• Create inventory KPIs with cross-functional teams (cycle counts, days on hand, obsolescence).
• Develop short- and long-term material supply plans.
• Escalate constraints before production or customer impact occurs.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and implement recovery plans.
• Recruit and train inventory support staff as needed.
• Oversee buyers and cycle counters.
• Collaborate with production to ensure food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cycle Counting

Operations Management

Inventory Control Software

Data Collection

Inventory Management

Material Management

Planning Strategy

ERP systems

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Results Driven

Analytical

Initiative

Integrity

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Baxters North America is seeking an experienced Inventory Leadership role to own planning and policy development for inventory, drive safety stock strategy, and lead the Buyer team. You will establish governance and metrics to move from transactional purchasing to strategic materials management, with focus on aging, obsolescence, and risk management.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in supply chain optimization within a food manufacturing