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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. 

Scope of Work:

End to end supply chain responsibility starting with the procurement of raw materials and maintaining appropriate inventory levels, creating a detailed production schedule for those assigned product families and ensuring finished good products are delivered to internal and external customers (Distribution Centers, OEMs, etc.) in compliance with defined goals for Quality, Service and Financial commitments.

Purchasing responsibilities:

• Analyze product demand/supply signals to effectively translate trends into materials requirements planning while identifying potential materials continuity risks based on supplier capacity/capabilities.

• Place purchase orders (PO’s) for direct/indirect materials according to net production requirements (sales & safety stocks) and considering total supply chain lead-time (supplier, in-transit, receiving & incoming inspection). Goods and services must be purchased at the lowest total landed cost and strictly following local/corporate policies.

• Ensure that the ERP system is continuously updated to latest historical data and trends to effective support production requirements (Master Data Maintenance)

• Ensures that contractual obligations with suppliers are strictly followed by providing monthly materials rolling forecasts, purchase orders that match frozen/binding periods and payment terms along with any other legally binding tasks/activities.

• Conduct monthly materials requirements reviews with Bard’s supplier base to ensure an appropriate source of goods is received on time to support manufacturing operations.

• Responsible for supporting internal/external quality audits and to lead Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA’s) related to compliance gaps in the purchasing and planning areas

• Responsible for the change management process (CR’s) for different non-technical supplier related events including but not limited to supplier name changes, facilities relocations (address changes), etc.

• Follow-through and confirm that all purchased and received materials are released from Incoming inspection and available for production use on time to meet production plan

Production Scheduling:

• Work very closely with the business unit Master Production Scheduler to operationalize the monthly supply plan and site financial BVR

• Responsible to maintain/update ERP planning parameters such as lot size, daily production rate (capacity), product lead-times etc. Changes will be managed using BARD’s MDM process and/or BPR process. Create and execute a daily detailed production schedule with specific sequencing of work orders to maximize equipment utilization (uptime) and meet service metrics (on time delivery/backorder).

•  Discuss the daily schedule with the manufacturing manager and/or supervisor to reach agreement before its deployment to the floor.

• Track the execution of the production schedule daily.  

• Daily interaction with different cross functional teams and management to resolve issues regarding materials availability, production scheduling conflicts, service priorities and or manufacturing execution gaps. Provide additional information as requested by external customers such as: Divisions & Regions

• Responsible to lead the weekly PvA meetings and provide CPvA projections to the management team and the BOC

• Maintain and report daily service metrics and participate in BET’s and GEMBA walks.

• Responsible of IDA’s, RMR’s and RTV’s related to assigned product lines.

• Completes the work order and follows-through and confirms that all Finish Goods are delivered to the end customer.

Inventory Management

• Responsible for the value stream inventory levels including Raw Materials, Sub-Assemblies, Work in Process and Finished Goods @ plant level.

• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Should be in the final year of their undergraduate studies, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or a closely related discipline.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry is preferred, particularly in areas such as Supply Chain Planning or Procurement.

Basic Qualifications:

Problem solving and decision making

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills

• Effective communication skills in English and Spanish (written and writing)

• Teamwork and collaboration

• High level of accountability and responsibility

• Customer focus (internal and external)

• Planning and organizing

• Conflict management

• Ability to use computers and technology.  Working knowledge of MS/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, among others

Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:

Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) and MRP (JD Edwards)

Physical Demands:

See PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT table.

Work Environment:

• Hours of operation are flexible and vary depending on job requirements. Typical work week is 40 hours with additional/variable hours for specific work periods and projects. Specific workdays and hours are flexible and may change with advance notice

• The nature of the work requires occasional exposure to chemicals, noise. Occasional exposure to machinery and non-ionizing radiation.

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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