Planner
In-Office, Sparks, MD
- Job ID
- R-546575
- Category
- Procurement Group
- Location
- Sparks, Maryland
Lead the work that keeps us moving
At BD, Corporate professionals power the systems, decisions and capabilities that enable our global business to perform and grow. You'll partner across functions, regions and leadership levels to solve complex challenges, drive operational excellence and support the teams closest to customers and healthcare providers.
Across our corporate functions, BD offers opportunities which allow you to deliver results that matter, take ownership of your impact, and grow your career in an organization built for long-term success. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD offers the scale, reach and innovation footprint to help you make an impact across healthcare systems worldwide.
Without you, advancing the world of health™ wouldn't be possible.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Performs capacity planning and develops the master schedules for the bulk production in the plant.
Monitors and maintains master data and parameters associated with the supply planning process for these products. Completes the process for resolving inventory exceptions.
Develops the requirements manufactured subassemblies through analyses.
Implement service strategies and drives improvements in customer satisfaction via increased product line fill and reduced back-orders.
Monitors and maintains manufacturing schedule compliance metrics.
Collaborate with the DCM Planner relative to customer requirements and with Manufacturing and Quality on supply issues.
Ensures SAP business processes are being completed in world class fashion.
Directs the allocation and shipment of components and/or manufactured subassemblies manufactured in 250s and used by other BD facilities.
Leads the periodic plant manufacturing bulk capacity analysis and presents results to Leadership.
Leads special projects for the materials function as assigned by the Purchasing Planning Manager and/or the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, including direct assistance to other departments such as Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, etc.
Analyzes Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECROs) to determine impact on production and inventory levels to minimize scrap and lost production time.
Coordinates with Division R&D material requirements to support special Engineering factory workorders as issued from Division.
Monitors and maintains SAP MRP data base information as it pertains to the materials function.
Provides maintenance to master scheduling and requirements planning modules addressing exception messages daily.
Analyzes inventory discrepancies in Work-In-Process stocking locations.
Collaborate closely with cross functional teams such as Marketing, Sales, Finance etc., to achieve organizational goals.
Coordinate with Supply Chain team to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained throughout the distribution network.
Required Education:
BS/BA with concentration in Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred.
OR Minimum 5 years applicable experience can be substituted for BS/BA degree.
Required Experience:
Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in supply planning using an ERP system required. SAP experience is preferred. Strong MS Excel abilities.
Competencies:
Strong analytical skills and good problem resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong time management skills.
Leadership ability to run meetings and coordinate information across several functions / regions.
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.
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.
al orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.
Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
USA MD - Sparks - 39 Loveton CircleAdditional Locations
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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$66,700.00 - $106,700.00 USD AnnualSuccess Profile
What sets successful Corporate professionals apart? Discover the top traits which allow someone to thrive at BD – could that be you?
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Self-Starter
Ready for your next challenge?
This is an environment for professionals who want influence, accountability and visibility. You'll collaborate with teams around the world, advise leaders and help translate bold strategy into measurable outcomes that strengthen our business and advance healthcare worldwide.
See how BD transforms possibility into progress through relentless innovation and purposeful collaboration. See what it means to build the future of health — together with BD.
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