Job Description

Associate Director, Demand & Supply Chain Planning

BD Interventional's Surgery worldwide business unit, located in Rhode Island, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies.

Our company has a strong tradition of developing our employees to learn, grow and excel. We are continually building our team with qualified, team-oriented individuals to enhance the success of our company.

The person responsible for this position has significant impact on the success of Surgery's overall sales plan, maximum customer satisfaction, and financial profitability.

Direct the development and execution of production plans to support global sales in excess of $600mm, manage FG inventory assets in excess of $75mm, while meeting defined service level objectives.

Drive Sales Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

Responsible for ensuring personal & company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and company regulations, policies, & procedures for Health, Safety, & Environmental compliance.

Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all company guidelines and policies.

Employee Hire and Termination Authority - Employee hiring requires second level approval. Employee terminations require Human Resources concurrence and sign-off.

• The Associate Director, Demand & Supply Chain Planning directs all Supply Chain activities of assigned product portfolio to optimize inventory, minimize cost, and set and achieve customer service goals.
• This includes demand planning, supply planning, new product launch, inventory management, consignment management, returned goods, distribution, lifecycle management, execution oversight, and monitoring and reporting of results to management. Lead and facilitate SIOP process for a given business segment in order to align market and financial requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Process for assigned portfolio.
• Design and implement cost effective and differentiated supply chain solutions to help the Global platforms to strengthen the core and capitalize distinct opportunities for expansion into adjacencies.
• Lead Global Forecast Accuracy, Global Backorder, Global Line Fill and Global Inventory performance for the global platform.
• Maintain long-range (3 year) Global demand and Global capacity roadmaps for key platform product families.
• Sponsor Supply Chain Process Improvement Continuous improvement (CI) programs.
• Track and report performance metrics on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Leverage Lean Concepts and Six Sigma tools to develop and effectively implement advanced Supply Chain solutions, processes, and systems improvements.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Operations, New Product Development, and Finance to develop and implement feasible and successful new product launches.
• Accountable for oversight of manufacturing, inventory management, and distribution operations to ensure customer service goals are attained with minimal product expiry and obsolescence.
• Leverage Advance Planning and ERP technologies to provide full WIP and product visibility through the supply chain.
• Lead and manage a world-class team of Supply Chain Analysts by recruiting, training, mentoring, and rewarding for high levels of company contribution.
• Provides personal development and learning opportunities that support individual subordinate growth and career development.
• Lead supply chain Business Planning process annually and provide quarterly updates.
• Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Prepare Executive Level presentations as required.
• Special projects as assigned.

Internal Relationships: Manufacturing Plants, Operations, Marketing/Sales, Finance/Accounting, RA/QA, Product Development, AME/Manufacturing Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain Management, & Surgery Management

External Relationships: Suppliers and service providers as applicable.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations required; Masters or MBA strongly preferred.

Certifications

• APICS certification or equivalent preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years Supply Chain and/or Operations.
• A minimum of 5 years people management is required.
• Must have strong analytical, project management, problem solving, and consulting skills, with the ability to influence, work effectively, and implement solutions in a cross-functional, team environment.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, change management, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Previous demand planning, forecasting, and sales planning experience required.
• Previous experience with ERP/APS systems required.
• Distribution, inventory, and lifecycle management preferred.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).

30% Travel is required.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

• Annual Bonus
• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of phone use

Health and Well-being Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources

• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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

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