Global Supply Chain Manager

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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 Med Tech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Service Spare Parts Planning & Inventory Management Manage demand and supply planning activities for service spare parts to support customer and business requirements.

Develop and maintain forecasts and inventory plans using planning systems and analytical tools.

Monitor service spare parts inventory levels and recommend actions to optimize inventory performance.

Lead inventory optimization activities, including rebalancing and proactive redeployment of service spare parts across the global service network.

Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory and service levels while balancing operational and financial objectives.

Identify opportunities to improve inventory utilization, availability, and overall network health.

Own the management of excess and obsolete service spare parts inventory, driving redeployment, disposition, and inventory reduction strategies that optimize working capital while maintaining service requirements.

Product Lifecycle Planning Lead end-to-end service spare parts planning throughout the product lifecycle, including new product introductions, sustaining support, service transitions, and end-of-service activities.

Partner with cross-functional teams to develop spare parts strategies that align inventory, forecasting, and deployment plans with business objectives.

Identify and mitigate service spare parts supply risks associated with product launches, lifecycle changes, and obsolescence events.

Ensure continuity of service spare parts availability through all phases of the product lifecycle.

Reverse Logistics & Asset Recovery Partner with global stakeholders to support reverse logistics strategies and processes for service spare parts and service assets.

Own U.S. reverse logistics operations, ensuring timely return, processing, disposition, and redeployment of service inventory and assets.

Collaborate with Service, Repair Operations, Distribution, and Supply Chain teams to optimize reverse material flows and inventory recovery.

Drive initiatives that maximize asset recovery, inventory utilization, and spare parts availability while minimizing excess inventory and operational costs.

Develop and monitor metrics that measure reverse logistics performance, recovery effectiveness, and inventory disposition outcomes.

Supply Chain Operations Identify and manage service spare parts shortages, inventory constraints, and supply risks.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement recovery plans when supply issues arise.

Support fulfillment and operational teams to ensure timely availability of service spare parts.

Monitor supply chain performance and drive corrective actions when needed.

Cost Savings & Optimization Support cost savings and operational efficiency initiatives across the service spare parts supply chain.

Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities that reduce costs while maintaining service levels and customer satisfaction.

Support repair, refurbishment, and asset recovery programs…