Job Description Summary

The position owns the development and deployment of Inventory Excellence processes, delivering best in class performance. They will support the Global Supply Chain planning organization through highly cross-functionally teams, benchmarking among industry peers and thought leaders to tailor the inventory optimization initiatives to achieve management goals.

This role handles enhancing the inventory performance reliability, partnering with global supply chain by aligning with the current context and future objectives of the business. It will focus on critical inventory management initiatives developed within the Planning Excellence framework across functions, processes, or technical capabilities. Take a pragmatic and methodical approach across global organizations to better leverage their resources and deliver on future growth opportunities.

This position will oversee the Inventory Excellence resources, tasked with responsibilities to deliver on inventory performance at a global level, providing insight into drivers of inventory. He/She will develop standard processes, metrics, and E-System technical improvements to yield improved results in the deployment of inventory across the network.

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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:​​

• Inventory Management Strategy and supply network integrated operating strategy.

• Generates Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and reports associated with inventory management.

• Inventory Reporting and consolidation.

• Inventory projection and budgeting.

• Blocked, Slow and Non-moving stock management.

• Develop and Implement Strategic Inventory build process.

• Drive Inventory regional reviews – Integrated Tracker

• SCM/Finance Reconciliation.

• Leads change related to key strategic initiatives that impact the broader Supply Chain with strong connection to Platforms, Regions, and manufacturing operations.  Ensures the right stakeholders are engaged up front and throughout the change process.

DELIVER STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:

• Global Inventory Management Process: leading quarterly DIO projection budget process + idea generation and funneling from prioritization to delivery.

• Safety Stock Governance: service- oriented approach, enhancing planning performance capability with Continuous MEIO, embedded into "Day in Life" activists.

• Zero Waste (E&O Reserve): facilitate efforts to deliver on inventory performance expectations with creation and implementation of the E&O roadmap.

• Flow: E2E Process improvements delivering on connected planning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 12+ years’ Manufacturing / Operations, Supply Chain, including Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning.

• Experience managing a globally integrated supply network planning utilizing best in class supply planning processes and advanced planning and scheduling systems. 

• Strong Project Management skills.

• College/University Degree in Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Operations or Business.

• MBA, CPIM certification preferred.

• APICS Certification and/or Green or Black Belt preferred.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

CHE Eysins - Business Park Terre-Bonne

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