Associate Director - Global Supply Planning

Lead supply chain strategy for our Lab Specimen Management Platform as a key member of the Integrated Supply Chain leadership team. You'll be the strategic liaison between global operations, regional business leaders, customer needs and executive stakeholders-driving service excellence, inventory optimization, and cost savings across our global network.

• Strategic Leadership Design and implement global supply chain strategies aligned with BD's corporate objectives and regional business needs
• Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, including Supply Review sessions at planner and executive levels
• Drive the Demand-Driven Value Network (DDVN) 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 ensuring timely capital investments meet business needs
• Operational Excellence Own end-to-end supply planning excellence with a "Zero Backorder" mentality
• Develop and implement Global Inventory Strategy using Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) approach
• Lead supply chain network to consistently deliver On Time & In Full (OTIF) performance
• Drive capacity vs. demand insights, supply gap resolution, and inventory health reviews
• Lead BD Control Tower deployment to maintain highest customer service levels
• Resolve supply issues by collaborating with Manufacturing Integrators, Business Operations Centers, and global network planners
• Process & Systems Innovation Champion Supply Chain Transformation Program adoption and standardization
• Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives across SAP, APS Supply Chain Management systems, and Business Intelligence tools (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 team vision, align around company goals, and drive performance management

• Partner with Platform VP, Regional Business Leaders, Finance, Marketing & Sales, and R&D teams
• Balance competing priorities: cash/inventory investments, manufacturing efficiency, financial results, and customer service
• Lead change management for critical initiatives impacting supply planning
• Ensure alignment between Platform, Regional Demand, and Specimen Management IBP components
• Lead change management for critical initiatives impacting supply planning

• Service Excellence:
  Achieve targeted OTIF levels and minimize backorder dollars
• Inventory Optimization:
  Improve finished goods inventory (USD), reduce Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and eliminate obsolescence (Slow & Non-Movers)
• Cost Savings:
  Deliver transportation and warehouse cost reductions
• Operational Agility:
  Improve cycle times and lead times
• Strategic Delivery:
  Complete initiatives on time, on spec, and on budget
• Team Development:
  Meet employee engagement and talent management targets

• BS Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, Engineering.
• 10 years progressive management experience in Supply Chain/ Operations
• Experience leading cross functional teams and driving consensus in decision making
• International Experience
• Extensive experience with resource planning systems and software such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, i2.
• Travel
  - Up to 10% domestically.

• Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Planning.
• Will have demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement strategy.
• Breadth of background across numerous roles / functions within an Integrated Global E2E Supply Chain organization would be preferred.
• Demonstrated financial management, organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
• Solid and broad supply chain functional expertise, with a clear understanding of the linkages from demand planning through production and distribution
• In depth knowledge of business process, with a focus on Customer Facing & Integrated Supply Chain processes
• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP and…