Job Description Summary

The Sr Manager, Global Supply Planning for External Suppliers is a key leadership role in the Global Supply Chain Planning organization, reporting to the Associate Director Global Supply Chain Planning – AAD. This position will be based in Salt Lake City, UT. This position has responsibility for working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the right Supply Chain Strategies and Processes are in place to support global and regional business and customer needs.

The role directly supports the AAD Global Platform Business Director(s) and the Regional Business Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Leaders, Finance Leaders, Marketing & Sales Leaders, R&D Leaders, the BDX Corporate Supply Chain Leaders and Regional Supply Chain Leaders to drive overall business performance for assigned portfolio. This includes delivering & improving overall service levels, inventory health levels, and cost saving objectives. It requires the ability to balance and stretch the often conflicting needs of cash inventory investments, efficient manufacturing, financial results, and customer service levels.

She/he may directly be involved in developing core business processes, or lead major (MDS) Supply Chain programs. The role is also one of the key process leaders in some of the multiple steps of the monthly Global SIOP/IBP process for the AAD Platform.

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The Sr Manager, Global Supply Planning for External Suppliers is a key leadership role in the Global Supply Chain Planning organization, reporting to the Associate Director Global Supply Chain Planning – AAD. This position will be based in Salt Lake City, UT. This position has responsibility for working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the right Supply Chain Strategies and Processes are in place to support global and regional business and customer needs. 

The role directly supports the AAD Global Platform Business Director(s) and the Regional Business Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Leaders, Finance Leaders, Marketing & Sales Leaders, R&D Leaders, the BDX Corporate Supply Chain Leaders and Regional Supply Chain Leaders to drive overall business performance for assigned portfolio. This includes delivering & improving overall service levels, inventory health levels, and cost saving objectives. It requires the ability to balance and stretch the often conflicting needs of cash inventory investments, efficient manufacturing, financial results, and customer service levels.

She/he may directly be involved in developing core business processes, or lead major (MDS) Supply Chain programs. The role is also one of the key process leaders in some of the multiple steps of the monthly Global SIOP/IBP process for the AAD Platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Devise and coordinate Supply Chain (SC) strategies on region/global supply chain planning, and systems.

• External Supply Network Planning: Ensure alignment between external suppliers and BD’s global supply strategy.

• Supplier Collaboration: Drive SIOP/IBP processes with external partners and actively manage risks of supply disruptions

• Ensure adherence to BD standards and regulatory requirements across the external supply base

• Drives success by leading the monthly Global IBP (SIOP) process-components related to the role; this specifically includes the “Supply Review” which drives insights on capacity vs demand, supply gaps, inventory (health) review, New Product Introductions & portfolio simplification; both on planner level as well as on different Executive levels.

• The role personally ensures connection & alignment between the Platform process components, the Regional Demand process components and the MDS components of the IBP process

• Ensure the supply chain networkoperates to meet the needs for assigned BD market customers on a consistent basis.  Key performance measures of this include On Time & In Full, Backorder $, Inventory $-DIO, Inventory Health and Write-Offs (E&O).

• Ensures the establishment of target inventory levels and mix to achieve management objectives for service levels, backorder incidence/duration and inventory- DIO goals.

• Deploy the Long-term planning Strategy for the External suppliers together with the Region, Procurement and Operational Leaders to ensure the right Capital investments is done on time to meet business needs.

• Drives Overall Operations/Supply Chain process optimization by identifying and implementing best practices to improve external Supply Chain service and efficiency metrics (Back-order, On-time In-Full, etc.).

• Ensures robust measurable short- and long-term global processes are utilized driving consensus amongst Regions, Sales/marketing, Platform, Finance and Operations which is utilized to project and monitor business financial performance and operating plans. This includes budgeting, financial forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning and sourcing. 

• Strong process improvement across IBP and Demand/Supply Mgmt. with specific improvement focused on New Product introductions, zero-based BO mind set and Customer centricity.

• Aware of future SC trends & adopt best SC practices; Support & Ensure best SC practice sharing mechanisms are in place across the Platform.

• Sponsor Supply Chain Process Improvement Continuous improvement (CI) programs, including SAP & APS Supply Chain Management (Kinaxis) system utilization a

• Support global system roll-out milestones, including supply chain project planning, master data accuracy, data validation strategies and integrated testing plans as required

Key Performance Indicators

• Strategic initiates delivered on time, on specifications and on budget

• Performance:

  • Improve FG inventories USD($) including obsolescence reduction (Slow & Non Movers)

  • Improve customer Service (BO and OTIF). Deliver targeted levels of service to end customers in regions.

  • Transportation and Warehouse cost savings

  • Improve flexibility: Cycle time, Lead time etc.

  • Employee engagement and talent management targets

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE:

• Ideal Candidate will have 5-7 years progressive management experience in Supply Chain/ Operations 

• Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Planning.

• Will have demonstrated ability to develop and successfully execute strategy.

• Breadth of background across numerous roles / functions within an Integrated Global E2E Supply Chain organization is be preferred.

• Experience leading cross functional teams and driving consensus in decision making

• Demonstrated financial management, organizational, planning, and implementation skills.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and rapid decision-making capabilities.

• Solid and broad supply chain functional expertise, with a clear understanding of the linkages from demand planning through production and distribution

• In depth knowledge of business process, with a focus on Customer Facing & Integrated Supply Chain processes

• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP and Advance Planning tools, Kinaxis preferred

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership

• Situational awareness

• Facilitation

• Ability to influence others within and outside the supply chain organization

• Teamwork

• Collaboration

• Strong communication skills

EDUCATION:

• BS Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, Engineering.

• MBA and / or advanced degree preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional Travel domestically and internationally.

Direct reports: Team of 2 supply planners for the designated Platforms/Product Groups

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.  

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 UT - Salt Lake City

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