Assistant Manager, Supply Chain

In-Office, Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Job ID: R-551618
Category: Supply Chain
Location: Mumbai, India

Build a manufacturing career grounded in teamwork and real-world impact

At BD, Manufacturing professionals produce the medical technologies patients and clinicians rely on every day. You'll work hands-on with advanced equipment, follow rigorous quality and safety standards and play a direct role in delivering reliable supply chains for healthcare systems around the world.

Whether you're an experienced operator or building your technical skillset, BD offers a supportive environment, clear expectations and opportunities to grow – all within a company committed to doing work that matters. And as one of the largest global medical technology companies, you'll contribute to manufacturing at a scale that strengthens healthcare systems worldwide, advancing care where it's needed most.

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

1. Project & System Integration

Support system integration and transition projects for APM India business portfolio, ensuring continuity and accuracy of demand planning and inventory management processes.
Act as the business subject matter expert (SME) for demand planning and inventory during system implementation and hypercare phases.
Drive master data validation, demand migration, inventory transition planning, and system readiness activities to minimize operational disruptions during go-live.
Identify process gaps, data integrity issues, system limitations, and supply chain risks; develop and implement mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
Collaborate with global, regional, and local cross-functional teams to align business requirements, process governance, and integration milestones.

2. Demand Planning

Own the end-to-end demand planning process for the APM India market, developing accurate forecasts using statistical models, historical trends, market intelligence, and commercial insights.
Facilitate monthly Demand Review and S&OP/S&OE meetings with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Regional Supply Chain teams to align forecast assumptions and business priorities.
Analyze forecast performance through key metrics such as Forecast Accuracy, Bias, and Demand Volatility; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve planning effectiveness.
Translate product launches, promotions, tender opportunities, market dynamics, competitive activities, and seasonality trends into demand projections.
Partner closely with commercial stakeholders to challenge assumptions, validate opportunities and risks, and ensure forecast alignment with business objectives.
Provide demand outlooks, scenario modeling, and risk assessments to support strategic inventory planning, product transitions, and business growth initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, planning tools, and demand planning processes to enhance forecast reliability and responsiveness.

3. Inventory Management

Lead inventory planning and optimization activities to achieve target customer service levels while balancing working capital, inventory turns, and obsolescence risk.
Establish and maintain inventory policies, including safety stock, reorder points, planning parameters, and replenishment strategies based on demand variability, lead times, and supply risks.
Monitor inventory health across the network and proactively identify potential shortages, excess inventory, slow-moving stock, and obsolescence risks.
Develop and execute inventory mitigation plans through demand shaping, redistribution, stock balancing, product substitution, and liquidation initiatives where applicable.
Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure adequate supply coverage for new product launches, regulatory transitions, and business continuity requirements.
Drive inventory performance reviews and provide management visibility on key metrics, including Days of Inventory (DOI), Inventory Coverage, Backorders, Fill Rate, and Excess & Obsolete Inventory.

4. Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary supply chain business partner for India APM commercial teams, ensuring alignment between market requirements and supply chain capabilities.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive timely decision-making, issue resolution, and execution of supply chain priorities.
Lead process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing forecast accuracy, inventory productivity, customer service performance, and operational efficiency.

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 visithttps://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

IND Mumbai - CHub Town Solaris

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Success Profile

What sets successful Manufacturing professionals apart? You're likely to thrive in BD Manufacturing if you are:

Team player
Detail-oriented
Problem-solver
Results-driven
Self-starter
Trustworthy

Ready to be part of something bigger?

This is an environment for individuals who value consistency, teamwork and quality. You'll be supported by experienced leaders, structured training and clear processes – while contributing to products that improve patient care at scale. See how a 34-year BD veteran brings to life the pride, purpose and possibility found in a manufacturing career that truly makes an impact.

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