Inventory Specialist - 1st Shift

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. 

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor all inventory tracking activities for 1st 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.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience & Skills

• 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred).
• 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.

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 salary range for this position is $46,400 - $58,000. 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. 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at