Job Description Summary

This role leads global supply and capacity planning, driving inventory optimization, process standardization, and cross‑functional alignment to meet service and financial goals. It oversees risk mitigation, supports new product commercialization, and manages planner teams while communicating supply impacts to leadership and enabling strategic decisions across manufacturing, regions, and the broader supply chain.

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 Job Functions:

• Lead PI Global Standard Work and best practices of supply planning, inventory management, and distribution operations to ensure global backorder targets are achieved.

• Lead the PI S&OE process, improve global communication, and drive appropriate supply management decisions.

• Track and report performance metrics on a weekly and monthly basis to identify supply chain risks and lead mitigation actions.

• Responsible for proactively communicating supply-driven business risks and opportunities to leadership.

• Drive actions to optimize inventory globally. Establishing targets and managing finished goods inventory levels to meet Customer Service goals.

• Develop global inventory allocation strategies as needed, which may include production prioritization and global Regulatory build strategies

• Optimize inventory deployment globally to ensure minimal obsolete or expired product. Responsible for product phase-out planning such that obsolete inventory is minimized

• Work collaboratively with regions, plants, supply chain, and finance to deliver updated projections and annual budgets.

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

• Work collaboratively with an extended supply chain team to recommend and drive planning parameter updates in support of inventory commitments, service level targets, lead time variability, demand forecast variability, and product life cycle management.

• Eliminate non-value-added work and replace with automation where appropriate.

• Drive standardization of supply planning processes and automation of reporting, planning data, process, and KPIs.

• Prepare and deliver executive level presentations as required.

• Leverage Lean Concepts and Six Sigma tools to develop and effectively implement advanced Supply Chain solutions, processes, and systems improvements.

• Leverage Advance Planning and ERP technologies to provide full WIP and product visibility through the supply chain.

• Define and lead (PI Supply Chain Planners) in the implementation of Global Standard best practices across PI.

• Standardize / improve Supply Chain planning processes with BU and Puerto Rico BOC.

• Teach, improve, and coach PI Supply Chain Planners as the Kinaxis subject matter expert.  Find supply chain planning and distribution inefficiencies and improve.

• Validate PI Data tools (Power BI tools, etc.) and Standardize reporting and analytics.

• Special projects as assigned.

Basic 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

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without direct authority.

• 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

• 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

• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations required; Masters or MBA strongly preferred. 

• A minimum of 7 years Supply Chain and/or Operations. 

• Demonstrated experience working in ERP systems (e.g. Kinaxis. JDE, SAP).

• ASCM/APICS (CPIM, CSCP) certification desired, required within the first 3 years.

Physical Demands:

• Office Environment

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Comments:

• This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive of the work to be performed.  The incumbent(s) will typically perform other related job activities, special assignments and less significant responsibilities.

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 AZ - Tempe Headquarters

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