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, Home Patient Fleet (Americas), is a key leadership role responsible for leading all aspects of the efficient and timely delivery of medical products to over 100K patients’ homes across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the Kidney Care Business Segment.
• Responsible for the Operational planning, execution, and management, to ensure the successful deployment and delivery of life sustaining and saving products to patients’ homes.
• Lead the team to achieve the efficient service level, cost, and safety of our internal and external fleet drivers.

Your team

• Lead a complementary team of over 400 fleet Managers, drivers, and routers by providing leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to cultivate a successful operations and safety culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Commercial and Integrated Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of Fleet operations with overall business growth, goals, and objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize transportation operations, ensuring timely and safe delivery of medical products to over ~100K patients’ homes.
• Own an operating budget of ~$150M and maintain a high level of financial accuracy/competence through the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting cycles.
• Supervise Fleet management, including equipment leases, maintenance, and compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with 3rd party carriers and contingent labor services through contract negotiations and leading service level performance / metrics.
• Implement and supervise key performance indicators to assess and improve “final mile” transportation efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer happiness.
• Develop and implement Business Continue programs across the organization to mitigate any potential disruption caused by weather, labor negotiations, civil unrest, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or other Supply Chain related field required.
• 10 years of experience within logistics operations and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of Fleet Managers, drivers, and routers while driving a safety-first culture.
• Extensive experience managing both P&L and balance sheet budgets and creating capital expense justification.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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