Data Warehousing Director jobs in Illinois

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

• The Director, Fulfillment Warehousing (Americas), leads all aspects of the strategic direction for warehousing activities across the US, Canada, and Mexico for the Kidney Care Business Segment.
• The leader will be responsible for developing strategies to optimize warehousing footprint and achieve desired service levels through performance metrics, process standardization, innovation, and cost management.
• Promote alignment by understanding Commercial and Integrated Supply Chain service needs, growth strategies, and warehousing capacity requirements.

Your team

• Lead a complementary team of warehouse professionals, ensuring effective communication, training, and performance metrics evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align warehousing footprint and activities with overall business goals and healthcare compliance standards.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to improve the efficiency of the Supply Chain.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate and strategically plan the 3 internal and 45 external warehousing operations across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
• Manage ~$100M in warehousing spend while maintaining a high level of budget, forecasting, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Develop and implement efficient supply chain and logistics strategies to optimize warehouse processes and ensure seamless product flow.
• Drive continuous improvement and margin improvement (MIP) initiatives applying data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate product recalls, and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure product availability.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in supply chain management - warehousing, distribution, logistics, transportation, or planning is required.
• Strong understanding of healthcare supply chain regulations and compliance requirements in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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 $160,000 - $240,000 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. 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.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

Baxter plans to spin off our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into an independent, publicly traded company. The new standalone entity will leverage our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. With its own investment priorities and enhanced management focus, the company will be better positioned to pursue growth opportunities and invest in innovation. We will build on our leadership in the kidney care space, fueled by our steadfast focus on innovation, our passion for patients and their families and our expertise in operational excellence.

This is where you can make an impact.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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