Supply Chain Analyst
In-Office, Mississauga, Ontario
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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.
The Supply Chain Analyst supports demand and supply activities across BD-Canada in close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Transportation, and Field Service teams. This role is responsible for managing the demand plan (forecast) and supply for designated business segments, while actively participating in key processes such as Demand to Supply (DTS), Business to S&OP (BTS), and Source to Pay (STP) for inventory procurement.
This role operates in a dynamic, real-time environment where the Supply Chain Planner must respond swiftly and effectively to changes, ensuring timely execution of supply chain strategies. By applying continuous improvement principles, the planner meets performance objectives, aligns long-term demand planning with business growth expectations, and drives cost-to-serve efficiencies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and/or work with components of the Integrated Business Process (IBP) process, which include consensus forecasting, financial planning and product life cycle management.
- Work in a team environment to optimize the tools and processes that BD is developing in the supply chain.
- Responsible for following, updating and creating shared Supply Chain related SOPs as needed within an evolving environment.
- Provide recommendations for the development and implementation of supply chain network and master data changes, which can enhance service and reduce costs. Managing the supply chain will include analysis to make recommendations for changes to the network and sourcing. Act as a business partner to Marketing/Sales.
- Accountable for maintaining optimal on hand inventory to meet required service levels, in addition to driving reduction of excess & obsolete inventories and providing solutions to decrease write-offs as well as inventory management towards reduction of overstock.
- Participates in or leading cycle counts and annual inventory audits.
- Responsible for ongoing analysis, maintenance, and upgrades of SAP/SCM (Supply Chain Management) supply planning.
- Ensure the supply chain operates to meet the needs of all of BD’s customers on a consistent basis. Key performance measures of this include forecast accuracy, backorder, on-time shipment, line fill and DIOH.
- Regional representative to adopt and apply processes from Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) such as the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, the Sales and Execution Planning (S&OE) process towards operational excellence.
- Understand the requirements of major internal and external customers and determine how BD’s supply chain offering will align with the needs and requirements of assigned BD business units.
Education and Experience required:
- University degree in Business, Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations.
- 2+ years of experience in a supply chain role, working within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or the medical device/pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand and optimize supply chain designs.
- Experience analyzing inventory levels, demand patterns, and supplier performance.
Knowledge and Skills required:
- Able to recommend and implement sustainable supply chain solutions to drive operational excellence and performance improvements.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, curious individual with strong analytical skills and ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Proven process continuous improvement, solution oriented and project management skills highly desired.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and advanced knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables).
- Experience working with an ERP (such as SAP, JDE, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains).
- General knowledge of MRP planning systems or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
- Strong communication, negotiation and learning skills; able to influence without authority and effectively interact with multiple functions, regions, and stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications:
- APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP or equivalent)
- Experience with SAP SCM(APO), and/or SAP BI
- Proficiency with Power BI
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
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.
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Becton Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Accessible British Columbia Act, 2021, and any other applicable legislation, including provincial human rights legislation, Becton Dickinson will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform us of any accommodation(s) you require by contacting HR at 1-855-234-3577.
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