Spec, Projects & Financials 3PL

**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** The Specialist, Projects & Financials 3PL will support day-to-day activities and work on high-visibility financial reporting & initiatives in alignment with the business strategy and long-term goals. Analyzes forecasts vs spend, distribution & inventory management outcomes, ad hoc cost analysis, and/or a variety of other business and technical problems to formulate and develop new or modified solutions to business issues affecting the 3PL operations. ## **What you'll be doing** - Provide financial support for logistics operations, including annual operating plan (AOP), forecasting cycles (F1/F2/F3), and budget management for 3PL partners and suppliers. - Analyze inventory trends, validate invoices, and monitor warehouse spending and inventory adjustments to ensure financial accuracy. - Lead shrinkage reviews, validation activities, and Management Improvement Plan (MIP) oversight to support operational and financial performance. - Prepare and deliver logistics financial reporting, including inventory reconciliations, MIP reporting, and key performance metrics. - Ensure compliance with SOX, PwC audit requirements, and supply chain control assessments. - Manage and reconcile inventory records across 3PL and 4PL partners, identifying discrepancies and driving corrective actions. - Oversee logistics-related transaction processing, including supplier charge estimates, cycle counts, discards, returns support, and purchase order payments through Coupa. - Develop analytical tools and reporting solutions to measure business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support data-driven decision making. - Support logistics and inventory improvement projects, warehouse assessments, and initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency and controls. - Partner cross-functionally to manage project requirements, milestones, and deliverables, resolving operational and financial issues with minimal supervision. ## **What you'll bring** - B.A./B.S. Business, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. - 3 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, healthcare services. - Lean/six sigma training and certification preferred. - Possess a broad knowledge of business operations (principles, practices and procedures. APICS certification is a plus). - Good planning and project management skills. - Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management and employees within the company. - Must be able to work within a team environment. - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel, intermediate to advanced level of SQL. - Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills. - Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. - English required. 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 $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or…