Job Description Summary

The Sr Mgr., Supply Chain is a key leader to drive excellence and the strategic direction of the Materials Management organization. Aligns with executives and strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure successful execution of Supplier and Materials Management Initiatives. Key measures of success include stakeholder and supplier feedback, and ability to meet project targets.

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

• Strategizing the Supplier Development, Capacity and Risk Portfolio by building relationships and partnering with Suppliers to mitigate risk by ensuring source of supply is managed most effectively and the supply chain capacity (down to sub-tiers) can flex to BD Customer needs. Key measures of success: clear to build, on time delivery, revenue impact

• Be the supply chain benchmark by assessing and continuously improving the end-to-end supply chain processes to ensure a streamlined operation from receipt of supply and services to customer delivery and aftermarket support. Key measures of success: Productivity improvements against baseline/current state, customer and spares fulfillment.

• Responsible for managing individual department leaders who work with suppliers, manage logistics, and handles production and spare parts materials. Key measures of success: on time delivery, clear to build, spares fulfillment, reduction of damaged shipments and expedite charges

• This position will directly lead the detailed production planning, the purchasing, and the warehouse / material control teams

• Accountable for the Supplier Engagement Program to ensure effective communication and partnership.

• Develops relationships with suppliers and manages supplier capacity and delivery constraints.

• Partners with Executives and Sourcing to ensure strategy and changes are effectively communicated and implemented to impacted stakeholders and Suppliers.

• Accountable for communicating forecast to Suppliers monthly, and partner with Planning to review accuracy.

• Partners with Finance and Procurement to ensure the material standard costs are updated annually and reserves are communicated.

• Accountable for tracking and communicating Cost Savings results and risk.

• Partners with Global Supply Chain to provide awareness of supply constraints and inventory impact.

• Accountable for Supplier All-Hands Quarterly meetings to improve communication and reduce ambiguity and pain points with Suppliers.

• Participates as needed in the planning and implementation of engineering changes in regulatory and quality assurance directives or any other significant change in the production process.

• Sponsors special projects, initiatives, and/or conducts surveys as needed.

• Partners with Quality to ensure quality issues are closed effectively and efficiently, and preventative action is taken against SCARs.

• Accountable for proper management and effective communication of supply EOL risks.

• Accountable for the implementation of materials management best practices by assessing other BD sites and benchmarking effective supply chain companies and sharing best practices with other BD sites.

• Accountable for providing awareness of delivery constraints to platform teams and escalates to category managers to resolve material concerns and implement improvements.

• Accountable for improved material movement workflow and productivity.

• Accountable for ensuring the materials leads allocate resources to support suppliers and materials groups in process improvement.

• Accountable for ensuring warehouse activities and materials flow thru shipping, receiving, and production warehouse are seamless.

• Ensures compliance with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures including RCRA Hazardous waste regulations.

• Complies with all BD quality policies, procedures and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.

• Leverage best-in-class benchmarks to drive improvement in systems, tools, and methods to drive quality, service, and cost competitive advantages.

• Responsible to recruit and build an effective team. Monitor, review and evaluate performance of individuals, managers and teams. Make right decisions to empower people and teams. Provide guidance and support, acting as a mentor/coach.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or other related field

Certifications

• CPM or APICS Certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum10 years of managing supply chain operations

• Minimum of 5 years of people management and leadership experience

• Proven experience of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in the organization on procurement projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems, Great Plains preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Excellent communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments

• Organized and motivated team player

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Requirements

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position will be subject to mostly controlled but potential varying internal environmental conditions, including changes in temperature and noise that are within acceptable safety levels common to a warehouse environment. 

• Work may involve long-term standing, sitting and frequent walking throughout areas such as warehouse and test labs as well as navigating common hazards related to these areas.

• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.

• Weekend and overtime work may be required.

• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

• Ability to work closely with and provide work direction to others in high demand situations.

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 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.  

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

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive

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NA (United States of America)