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Becton Dickinson

Global medical devices, lab equipment supplier

Associate Director - Global Supply Planning

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFranklin Lakes, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, or Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of progressive management experience in Supply Chain or Operations is required.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving consensus in decision-making is required.
  • International experience is required.
  • Extensive experience with resource-planning systems and software such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, or i2 is required.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% is required.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Planning is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement strategy is required.
  • Demonstrated financial management, organizational, planning, and implementation skills are required.
  • Broad supply chain functional expertise and understanding of linkages from demand planning through production and distribution are required.
  • In-depth knowledge of business processes, with a focus on customer-facing and integrated supply chain processes, is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP and advanced planning tools is required.
  • Knowledge and implementation experience in Supply Network Planning heuristics optimization methodologies and software is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement global supply chain strategies aligned with corporate objectives and regional business needs.
  • Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning process, including supply review sessions at planner and executive levels.
  • Drive the Demand-Driven Value Network transformation to achieve working capital, cost, and service goals.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Operations Leaders to develop operations strategies aligned to platform business goals.
  • Deploy long-term planning strategies to ensure timely capital investments meet business needs.
  • Own end-to-end supply planning excellence and pursue a zero-backorder approach.
  • Develop and implement a global inventory strategy using a Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization approach.
  • Lead the supply chain network to deliver On Time & In Full performance.
  • Drive capacity-versus-demand insights, supply gap resolution, and inventory health reviews.
  • Lead BD Control Tower deployment to maintain high customer service levels.
  • Resolve supply issues in collaboration with Manufacturing Integrators, Business Operations Centers, and global network planners.
  • Champion adoption and standardization of the Supply Chain Transformation Program.
  • Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives across SAP, APS Supply Chain Management systems, and Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
  • Standardize planner workflows, enhance planning books, and increase system utilization.
  • Support global system rollouts, including master data accuracy, validation strategies, and integrated testing.
  • Identify and implement standard processes to optimize internal and external supply chain metrics.
  • Lead and inspire a large global team of supply chain professionals.
  • Create Human Resource Planning roadmaps and career development blueprints.
  • Develop training and qualification programs for supply planners.
  • Drive associate engagement through rewards and recognition programs.
  • Set the team vision, align the team around company goals, and drive performance management.
  • Partner with the Platform Vice President, Regional Business Leaders, Finance, Marketing and Sales, and Research and Development teams.
  • Balance priorities across cash and inventory investments, manufacturing efficiency, financial results, and customer service.
  • Lead change management for critical initiatives that impact supply planning.
  • Ensure alignment between Platform, Regional Demand, and Specimen Management Integrated Business Planning components.
  • Achieve targeted On Time & In Full levels and minimize backorder dollars.
  • Improve finished goods inventory, reduce Days Inventory Outstanding, and eliminate slow- and non-moving inventory obsolescence.
  • Deliver transportation and warehouse cost reductions.
  • Improve cycle times and lead times.
  • Complete strategic initiatives on time, on specification, and on budget.
  • Meet employee engagement and talent management targets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Breadth of background across numerous roles and functions within an Integrated Global End-to-End Supply Chain organization is preferred.
  • An MBA and/or advanced degree is preferred.

About the Company

Becton Dickinson

Global medical devices, lab equipment supplier

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is a global medical technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices, laboratory equipment, and related services for hospitals, labs, clinicians, and biopharma partners. It operates in four segments: Medical Essentials (medication delivery and specimen management devices), Connected Care (medication management and advanced patient monitoring systems), BioPharma Systems (drug delivery systems for pharmaceutical partners), and Interventional (surgical, endovascular, urological, and critical care products). In addition to devices, BD offers connected software, analytics, clinical education, customer portals, and service programs to support its products. The company’s goal is to help healthcare providers improve patient outcomes by enabling safer and more efficient delivery of care through integrated devices, data, and services across the health ecosystem.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Founded
1961

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