As the Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Optimization & Process Excellence at BD, you will lead end-to-end supply chain process improvements, project delivery, and global inventory optimization initiatives. Based in Covington, GA, this full-time role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations, or a related discipline is required. MBA or MS is preferred.
Experience: 7–10 years of supply chain, planning, and/or manufacturing experience.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience with inventory optimization tools (e.g., Llamasoft) and ERP systems (e.g., JDE or SAP) is required. Kinaxis or similar SCM tool experience is preferred.
Certifications: APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or IBF (CPF, ACPF) certifications are preferred.
Skills & Responsibilities
Inventory Optimization: - Supply Chain Planning: - Project Management: - Process Improvement: - Potential transition routes: People from Senior Supply Chain Analyst or Operations Manager roles may bring strong project management and analytical skills, alongside meeting the required supply chain experience.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Optimization & Process Excellence will lead end-to-end (E2E) supply chain process improvement, project delivery, and global inventory optimization initiatives across the business unit.
This role will lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, managing deliverables, engaging cross-functional teams, communicating progress, and driving successful implementation and adoption. The Senior Manager will promote a culture of continuous improvement by establishing standard work processes, identifying opportunities to improve business processes and data utilization, and partnering across functions to drive sustainable change.
The Senior Manager will also lead global inventory optimization efforts, ensuring execution of standard processes that support net working capital, service-level, and inventory objectives across the business unit.
Key Responsibilities
E2E Supply Chain Process Improvement
Analyze existing business processes, data requirements, and dashboard utilization to identify process improvement opportunities.
Develop, document, implement, and maintain standardized work processes across the global supply chain.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Regional Supply Chain, Global Supply Chain, and Operations to identify and address barriers, risks, and issues impacting E2E Supply Chain Planning.
Drive process alignment and harmonization across the business unit.
Develop and execute change management plans to support the adoption and evolution of process improvement strategies.
Partner with Technical teams to successfully deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead training to support organizational alignment and adoption of continuous improvement processes.
Ensure E2E process improvement initiatives align with and support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
Provide verbal and written process improvement updates to leadership.
Global Supply Chain Project Management
Lead key projects from initiation through completion, ensuring on-time delivery against defined scope, requirements, and functionality.
Collaborate with Global Supply Chain, Regional Supply Chain, project teams, and cross-functional partners to successfully execute project work.
Lead projects through implementation, testing, and operational readiness, driving utilization and adoption of product lifecycle management, technical, and E2E Global Supply Chain initiatives.
Identify, escalate, and resolve project barriers, risks, and issues.
Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication among project teams, cross-functional partners, and leadership.
Maintain required project documentation and execute change management plans to support successful implementation and adoption.
Partner with Technical teams to deliver projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead training to support organizational alignment and adoption of key projects.
Provide verbal and written project status updates to leadership.
Leverage project management tools, including the Agile Project Management Tool, to support project delivery and adoption.
Global Inventory Optimization
Develop and implement global inventory strategy processes aligned with the MEIO model and strategic initiatives.
Build and deliver the monthly Inventory Roadmap to support quarterly inventory budget and financial projections.
Facilitate the use and implementation of statistical inventory tools and optimize safety stock settings across the global supply chain.
Establish target inventory levels and inventory mix to support management objectives for service levels, backorder incidence and duration, and inventory Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) goals.
Drive E2E lead-time compression initiatives.
Ensure robust Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory review processes are maintained across global regions while promoting a zero-waste approach.
Drive plant Raw Material and Work in Process (WIP) inventory roadmaps and reduction initiatives.
Support Global Supply Chain Planning teams, plants, and Operations with tools and processes to optimize Raw Material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory.
Drive improvements in Raw Material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory value, including E&O reductions.
Facilitate monthly regional and plant inventory reviews and ensure action plans are developed to address deviations from committed plans.
Competencies
Strong situational awareness and facilitation skills
Ability to influence stakeholders within and outside the supply chain organization
Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Global mindset and customer-centric approach
Strong understanding of end-to-end business and supply chain processes
Strong business knowledge and organizational credibility
Demonstrated project management skills with a record of successful delivery
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations, or a related discipline
7–10 years of supply chain, planning, and/or manufacturing experience
Demonstrated experience with inventory optimization tools, such as Llamasoft
Demonstrated experience with ERP systems, such as JDE or SAP
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or MS in a relevant discipline
APICS certification, such as CPIM or CSCP, or IBF certification, such as CPF or ACPF Candidates without certification at the time of hire must obtain the applicable certification within the first three years
Kinaxis or other supply chain management tools experience
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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.
