Baxter
Director,UCANTransportation
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“Director, UCAN Transportation at Baxter. Skills: Transportation management, Supply chain, Logistics. Lead domestic transportation of finished goods. Lead owned and 3PL operated fleets”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve performance targets; Deliver on financial commitments; Drive optimal cost; Meet required service levels
Industry & Context.
Business continuity planning
30% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of related experience in Transportation, Supply Chain, and/or Logistics
Nice to Have
TMS (Trax) and Kinaxis (Rapid Response) knowledge preferred, APICS certification preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead domestic transportation of finished goods
Lead owned and 3PL operated fleets
Lead deployment planning
Lead transportation execution
Lead the UCAN Transportation team
Achieve performance targets
Collaborate with Commercial teams
Collaborate with Customer Service teams
Collaborate with Warehousing teams
Cultivate relationships with transportation partners
Ensure access to capabilities and capacity
Ensure key metrics are in place
Manage the domestic flow of raw material
Manage the international flow of raw material
Manage the domestic flow of finished goods
Manage the international flow of finished goods
Deliver on financial commitments
Champion the rollout of new logistics systems
Champion the adoption of new logistics systems
Develop a business continuity plan
Maintain a business continuity plan
Partner with Procurement
Drive the RFI/RFP processes across transportation
Meet required service levels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Commercial teams; Customer Service teams; Warehousing teams; Procurement
Full 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** As Director of Transportation for UCAN region, you will lead domestic transportation of finished goods from Plant/Supplier through to End Customer mainly across the US and Canada. You will lead owned and 3PL operated fleets, common carriers, deployment planning and transportation execution. ## ## **Your team** * Lead the UCAN Transportation team from a strategic and execution standpoint to achieve performance targets while successfully collaborating with Commercial, Customer Service and Warehousing teams. * Serve as a mentor, develop, and coach talent to achieve our mission to save and sustain lives every day. * Cultivate relationships with transportation partners to ensure access to the capabilities and capacity required to support the strategic vision of the organization. ## **What you 'll be doing** * Ensure key metrics are in place while effectively managing the domestic and international flow of raw material and finished goods to deliver on financial commitments for an annual budget of approximately $350M. * Champion the continued rollout and adoption of new logistics systems, including TMS (Transportation Management System), Control Tower, and Freight Pay solutions. * De
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