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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. 

The Manager Global Supply Planning reports to the Associate Director Global Supply Planning Microbiology Platform. Leads a team of Global Supply Planners across multiple WW Manufacturing sites. 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 for DS Microbiology products. 

The role directly supports Global Marketing, Regional Supply Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Finance, Quality Management and Regulatory Management to drive overall business performance for DS products. 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.

Accountable for the end-to-end supply planning excellence, strategic ideation and execution, acts as a change agent, and drives the GSC planning strategy toward improved end-to-end results. Provides SC planning leadership to support the Associate Director Global Supply Planning in setting prioritization & direction for Global Network Planners.

Directly involved in core business processes and lead major Supply Chain programs including evolution of DRP with centralized distribution planning/push model. The role is responsible for leading key IBP monthly process steps for the Microbiology plants and achieving key KPI metrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Devises and coordinates Supply Chain (SC) strategies on region/global supply chain planning and systems.

• Harmonizes processes and the organization of the team, in alignment with the Global SC strategies on end-to-end process excellence.

• Drives success by leading the monthly Global SIOP/IBP process-components related to the role; this specifically includes the “Supply Consensus” and “Supply Review” which drives insights on capacity vs demand, supply gaps, inventory (health) review, New Product Introductions & portfolio EOL rationalization; both on planner level as well as on different leadership levels.  The role personally ensures connection & alignment between the Platform process components, the Regional Demand process components and the DS components of the IBP process.

• Ensures 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/Stock Loss).

• Develops and executes a Global Inventory Strategy Process supported by the MEIO approach (Multi Echelon Inventory Optimization). Ensures the establishment of target inventory levels and mix to achieve management objectives for service levels, backorder incidence/duration and inventory- DIO goals.

• Together with the Manufacturing Operations Leaders, develops and updates Operations strategies that are aligned to the business strategies of the Platform.

• Drives overall Operations/Supply Chain process optimization by identifying and implementing best practices to improve both internal and external Supply Chain service and efficiency metrics.

• Supports & leads deployment to maintain the highest service to customers, with a zero-backorder mind set goal.

• 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 SIOP/IBP and Demand/Supply Management with specific improvement focused on New Product introductions, zero based BO mind set and Customer centricity.

• Aware of future SC trends & adopts best SC practices.

• Drives prompt resolution supply watchouts by working closely with Manufacturing, Platform, Regions and Global Supply Network planners.

• Sponsors Supply Chain continuous process improvement (CI) projects and new functionality roll-out across SCM and business intelligence (BI) space (eg Power BI).  Supports global system roll-out milestones, including supply chain project planning, master data accuracy, data validation strategies and integrated testing plans.

• Delivers strategic initiatives:

• Assure full utilization of SCM as common planning platform to orchestrate the flow and staging of inventory throughout the global supply network.

• Planner standardization and productivity

• Increase systems utilization and best fit use models.

• Enhancement on Planning Books

• Standardize planner calendar work

• Training and qualification program for supply planners

• Consolidate and request System Enhancement

• Creates Human Resource Planning (HRP) roadmaps and career blueprints for global supply chain associates

• Drives associate engagement through Supply Chain rewards and recognition programs

• The role is responsible for leading a team of associates which includes engaging and aligning the team around company and function goals. Also driving performance management and making sure goals are achieved on time and in full.

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. Deliver targeted levels of service to end customers in markets.

  • Improve flexibility: Cycle time, Lead time etc.

  • Employee engagement and talent management targets

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE:

• Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Planning.

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

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

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

• International experience

• 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

• Extensive experience with resource planning systems and software such as SAP/SCM, JD Edwards, Oracle, i2.

• Knowledge and implementation experience in Supply Network Planning optimization methodologies and software.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership

• Coaching and Development of direct reports

• 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.  Minimum 10 years relevant experience can be substituted for bachelor’s degree.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• International travel as needed

• Hybrid Role

• Direct reports: Team of 3 supply planners

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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