Job Description Summary

The Global Supply Chain Planner will play an active role in translating the key element of the business strategies into tactical functional initiatives to meet the service, cash/inventory and cost-to-serve objectives across all commercial regions.

The role will execute on the supply of the determined quantities by product required to maintain revenue, inventory & service levels. The role will ensure global distribution network supply, taking into account the appropriate lead times to replenish to the Global & Regional distribution centers. The Global Supply Chain Planner will be the main point of contact between the global (external) suppliers and the Global Platform leader, to enable the business to achieve the business strategy while meeting Supply Chain key performance indicators.
The role also plays a crucial and leading role in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to ensure excellence in execution after the Global Platform & Finance teams have driven decision making towards regions in the so called “Supply Response”.

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. 

Supply Planning

• Responsible for managing a global supply plan for assigned products to maximize service levels to customers and optimize working capital spend; in line with global business guidelines and directions

• Ensure global supply - translate business & inventory needs into supply requirements, ultimately to supply to the commercial regions (US, Canada, EMEA, LATAM & CASAJ)

• Engage with the other worldwide planning organizations on management of long-term product supply shortages e.g., temporarily reduce inventory targets in order to automate the propagation & distribution of the materials with shortages, support manual allocation strategies to the regions to allow fair share deployment

SIOP Process Facilitation

• Execution of supply response from the Integrated Business Planning Process to the region supply chain teams.

• Ensures timely collection and review of the appropriate information required for this forum to accurately determine global allocation plan

• Collaborate with all regional teams, procurement and external vendors for assessment and understanding of their needs

• Support worldwide Supply Chain key initiatives to accomplish back order performance and line fill rates

Business Performance Management

• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction or efficiency initiatives of the assigned platform

• Support the business launch strategy from a supply chain point of view (Start-up of lines for stock build, Shelf life management, etc.)

• Responsible for achieving global performance metrics of Back order, Line fill and Inventory levels of its portfolio

• Execution of manual allocation of products to regional distributions hubs.

• Consolidate and challenge the regional input for the demand planning process

• Work with regional supply chain teams to achieve an optimal distribution network and maintain a key coordination point with local warehouse management and transportation functions

Operational Management

• Purchase order (receipts) adjustments per supplier updates to reflect accurate supply visibility to the regional teams

• Manage expediting supply orders when needed

• Data management to support accurate information flow to ServiceMax (= Technical Service tool)

• Providing estimated dates based on the system to inquiring Regional SC teams

Position Requirements

EDUCATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Experienced and demonstrated working knowledge of SAP-SCM or Kinaxis systems

• Strong data analytics in Excel and Power BI

• Tangible & proven experience with inventory management and network optimization

• Knowledge and awareness of Lean techniques and Six Sigma

• Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools like Power BI and QlikView are a plus

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills required in the areas of verbal and written communications, customer focus and professionalism

• Strong listening, questioning, problem-solving and assessment skills

• Must have knowledge of demand, supply, and transportation planning

• Demonstrated customer-centric focus

• Diligent individual with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphs and macros is a plus

• Proficient in the use of SAP

CERTIFICATIONS:

• APICS Certification is a plus

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. 

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

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NA (United States of America)