Job Description Summary

This demand planner role will have primary responsibility for Supply Chain activities within the assigned Platforms and Product Lines to achieve business objectives, customer service goals and optimize inventory. The role will be responsible for forecasting, inputs to SIOP and IBP for the given product portfolios in alignment with market and financial requirements with the highest goal of increasing forecast accuracy. Successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and strong communication skills.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including supervisory and/or fiscal):

• Utilize analytical, marketing and sales data to effectively forecast global product requirements across a high mix portfolio

• Lead the monthly demand SIOP reviews with the cross-functional business teams

• Lead process improvement solutions to increase demand forecast accuracy

• Monitor demand real-time highlighting variances from the forecast to proactively identify potential service issues and mitigate future customer impact

• Develop and utilize complex spreadsheet analysis for statistical forecasting processes, scenario planning, issue resolution, and financial analyses

• Lead the demand planning aspects for new product launches within assigned platform

• Calculate stocking strategy requirements (ISS) for new product launches

• Responsible for product phase-out planning, including actions to minimize inventory scrap

• Partner with global supply planners to understand impacts to supply plans and proactively mitigate risk to customer service, inventory levels and cost

• Responsible for SIOP and forecast accuracy reporting, including IBP report out

• Partner with global supply planners to develop global inventory allocation strategies as needed, which may include production prioritization and global Regulatory build strategies

• Provide input and approval for safety stock targets for assigned product portfolio. Includes understanding of calculation, proposals and maintenance of safety stock targets

• Partner with inventory manager to understand impact of global demand changes on inventory as needed. May include estimated depletion and E&O risk

• Provide input for SKU rationalization, RECODE, and other lifecycle management initiatives

• Query databases for information required for decision-making

• Provide insight and analyses to Business Unit leadership as needed in addition to supporting annual Business Planning process

• Prepare Executive Level presentations as required

• Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance

• Other duties and projects, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must have strong experience and knowledge of demand/supply/production planning, forecasting techniques, inventory management, capacity leveling and logistics

• Multi-year experience with planning systems, ERP systems experience required

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts impacting the business strategy

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation

• Strong interpersonal skills and proven record of strong teaming skills

• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively engage with multiple levels of management and cross-functional organizations (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)

• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data

• Demonstrated customer-centric focus and experience dealing with global markets a plus

• Detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a dynamic and energetic matrix organization with continuously changing program constraints

Preferred Qualifications:

• Kinaxis/Rapid Response experience

• Forecasting certification

• Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, QlikView, Tableau, etc.)

• Knowledge and awareness of Lean techniques and Six Sigma, experience

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations, or related degree; or MBA/MS in relevant discipline

• 4+ years Supply Chain, planning and/or manufacturing experience

• Demonstrated experience working in ERP systems (i.e. JDE, SAP, etc.)

• APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or IBF (CPF, ACPF) certification desired, required within the first 3 years.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters

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