Inventory Specialist - 2nd shift

Baxter International Inc. • Byhalia, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description Are you excited to step into a dynamic and rewarding role as an Inventory Specialist at Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Byhalia, MS? This represents a meaningful opportunity to be part of a team focused on excellence and impactful work in healthcare. In this role, you will be essential to keeping inventory processes precise and efficient, supporting our goal of providing life-saving products to those who require them most.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, required.
• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse distribution or order fulfillment.
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• General knowledge of material flow and distribution processes.
• Ability to investigate and interpret financial transactions.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with a calculator.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective telephone communication skills for interaction with product vendors.
• Ability to work autonomously with little oversight.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate material handling machinery.
• Required to handle powered industrial equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, etc.) following safety standards.
• Willingness to work additional hours when required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor all inventory tracking activities for 2nd shift.
• Manage return goods processes, ensuring all Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) are completed in a timely manner.
• Initiate call tags to facilitate product returns to the Regional Center (RC).
• Discard materials that have been outside of Baxter’s control, following all applicable SOPs.
• Return eligible product to inventory promptly and accurately.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Handle recall product to confirm that every affected inventory item is completely tracked.
• Partner with the Quality department to ensure all destruction procedures align with SOPs.
• Provide training to company personnel on inventory processes.
• Consistently meet benchmark standards set by management while ensuring no product damage occurs.
• Perform daily cycle counts across various warehouse locations.
• Use PC or RF terminal to access Warehouse Management System (WMS) and JDE systems.
• Control and coordinate Field Corrective Actions and local inventory holds within WMS.
• Audit and resolve issues identified in daily exception reports.
• Ensure compliance with all Regulatory, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements (including spills, damages, and returns).
• Move material using Material Handling Equipment such as pallet jacks, reach trucks, forklifts, clamp trucks, and cherry pickers.
• Manage and arrange damaged product according to SOPs.
• Responsible for operating powered industrial equipment safely and adhering to all training and SOPs.
• Willingness to work extra hours when required.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED