Production Planning Specialist

• 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

• 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.

• High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (Bachelor's Degree Preferred)
• 1-2+ years' production control experience (

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.