Supervisor II, Distribution & Logistics

About the role

In this hands-on warehouse leadership role, you will be accountable for delivering consistent, high-performance execution within a medical device distribution environment. The role requires regular on-floor presence and direct involvement in daily operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory accuracy, and service commitments are met with a focus on team development and coaching. The position leads a high-impact team and is accountable for performance through people leadership, execution discipline, and strong cross-functional alignment. Success in this role depends on the ability to build trusted working relationships with Planning, Quality, Plant Operations, and Sales leadership, proactively manage operational and inventory risk, and ensure execution meets customer and business requirements. This role is classified due to the scope of ownership, decision-making responsibilities, and performance expectations, while requiring direct involvement in daily operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Logistics Management - Review upcoming shipments aligned with customer requirements for orders not yet finalized or built and collaborate with Manufacturing and Planning to ensure product availability for timely shipment. - Own end-to-end warehouse execution, including receiving, storage, picking, shipping, material handling, goods movement, transportation, and inventory control, with a strong hands-on presence on the floor. - Lead and develop a small team of warehouse leads and associates, setting clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and coaching for consistent performance. - Drive performance against warehouse KPI's including inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, service level, backorders, safety, and compliance. - Actively work alongside the team as needed to remove barriers, resolve issues, and ensure critical priorities are met-especially during volume spikes, constraints, or high-risk execution windows. - Build and sustain strong cross-functional partnerships with: Quality to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and timely resolution of inventory or material issues, Plant Operations to align material availability, inventory accuracy, and execution timing, Sales and Commercial leadership to support service commitments, escalations, and customer expectations. Inventory Management - Own inventory accuracy and integrity, including establishing and maintaining cycle count programs, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, driving root cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence, ensuring system and physical inventory alignment. - Troubleshoot and resolve ERP/WMS material transaction issues, ensuring accurate and timely inventory movements across systems. - Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure that all materials are accurately accounted for. - Collaborate with purchasing teams to ensure that all materials are properly ordered and received. Shipping and Receiving - Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including oversight of domestic and international receipts, shipments, and import/export documentation as required. - Oversee the shipping and receiving medical equipment to ensure that all products are properly packaged and labeled. - Manage the shipping and receiving team to ensure that all logistics activities are completed efficiently and effectively. Quality Control - Accountable for maintaining compliance with federal medical device regulations and enforcing Good Warehousing Practices (GWP) to support quality and regulatory standards. Documentation and Record-Keeping - Maintain accurate records of logistics activities, including documentation of equipment performance and any issues encountered. - Prepare and submit reports on logistics activities, including any deviations or non-conformities. - Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure that all documentation is complete and accurate. Training and Development - Lead performance feedback and development processes, supporting talent growth, engagement, and retention. - Provide training and support for logistics team members on the proper use and maintenance of medical equipment. - Ensure training, certification

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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.

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