Job Description Summary

The Sr Manager, Sales and Operations Planning, will lead the end-to-end planning process improvement and implementation throughout the Business Unit Product Platforms including balancing demand, supply, inventory, and working capital. The Sr S&OP Manager will formalize and expand the S&OE process throughout the business units to link demand and supply to execution. The Sr S&OP Manager will champion the end-to-end Planning Process by enabling a global S&OP process supporting demand planning, supply planning, and consensus alignment. The Sr S&OP Manager’s responsibility will include driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the end-to-end supply chain that enables capacity, optimizes inventory, and delivers customer service. This Sr Manager will drive a culture of change and continuous improvement through performance measures, collaboration, and feedback throughout the Supply Chain Process. The Sr S&OP Manager works across silos with associates from different functional areas to communicate shared goals, gather information, and gain consensus.

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:

• Manages the end-to-end planning process for BU product platforms by driving the S&OP process, including demand planning, supply planning, consensus, ES&OP and facilitates S&OP meetings with cross functional partners

• Serves as S&OP SME for supply chain planning while supporting network and inventory optimization, new product launches, and product lifecycle management

• Leads all Weekly S&OE activities for BU product categories

• Analyzes recommends, and implements supply chain solutions to ensure optimal supply chain execution with product available to deliver the aligned demand plan to our customers

• Drives S&OE and S&OP actions that will resolve demand – supply challenges that yield inventory improvement measures which positively support the entire S&OP process

• Teams with Global Cross Functional Partners, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Operations, Finance to align commercial requirements and financial requirements with operations capabilities and requirements

• Leads root cause analysis and process improvement solutions to increase global demand forecast accuracy and reduce global forecast bias

• Develops models to optimize inventory planning parameters – such as safety stock – without negatively affecting customer service

• Delivers the expansion and continuous improvement of S&OE and S&OP with the cross-functional partners to improve end-to-end visibility and mitigate risks

• Ensures all Planning Parameters and Master Data are aligned to Planning and Inventory Strategies

Collaboration

• Collaborates with cross functional partners in Region, Planning, Operations, Procurement and Business to optimize the planning process within each partner’s area

• Works collaboratively with cross functional partners to lead and deliver key projects in support of S&OE and S&OP which will minimize inventory investment, maximize customer growth opportunities, and drive supply chain optimization

• Coordinates, facilitates, and documents scheduled planning meeting actions and output

Performance Tracking and Management

• Measures controls, and improves S&OP plan accuracy through clear, defined metrics

• Presents and manages key performance metrics to provide root cause analysis and recommendations for performance improvement that represent a meaningful business impact analysis

Communication

• Delivers Communication that is clear, direct, and fact based

• Turns data into information to drive decision making and action

• Prepares Executive Level presentations in support of S&OP

Innovation

• Explores and Implements potential innovative opportunities:

  • Automation of data collection

  • Performance management, reporting automation, and digitization leveraging technology to move away from manual xls spreadsheet process

  • Standardize metrics dashboard

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain (Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Materials Management, Master Planning, Scheduling, Lifecycle management)
• Strong Working knowledge of S&OE and S&OP with implementation experience
• Extensive experience with Statistical Forecasting Tools and Advanced Planning Systems Software
• Action oriented, results driven with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively manage multiple projects at the same time
• APICS and/or IBF certification (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

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.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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

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USA GA - Covington BMD

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