Leader, Demand & Supply Chain Planning



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 Job Description

The Leader, Demand & Supply Chain Planning has primary responsibility for supply chain activities across assigned platforms and product lines to achieve business objectives, meet customer service goals, and optimize inventory. The role serves as a trusted subject matter expert and primary resource for team members, providing guidance, coaching, and support on complex planning matters.

This position leads cross-functional projects and advanced supply chain planning activities, including proactive risk mitigation, supply execution oversight, forecasting, capacity planning, scenario analysis, and performance monitoring and reporting. Success requires a collaborative, innovative leader and facilitator with strong analytical and communication skills.

Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including supervisory and/or fiscal):

Serve as a go-to planning expert, providing team members with guidance and support on complex issues.

Lead cross-functional supply chain projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment, ownership, and results.

Align global supply, operational, market, and financial requirements with manufacturing capabilities.

Lead customer service communications for assigned product portfolios.

Monitor production attainment and proactively communicate supply constraints and risks.

Monitor capacity and partner cross-functionally to resolve constraints.

Partner with demand planners to mitigate customer service, inventory, and cost risks.

Develop global inventory allocation and production prioritization strategies.

Lead backorder reporting, root-cause analysis, mitigation, and team updates.

Define, recommend, and maintain safety stock targets.

Provide finished-goods availability dates to Commercial teams.

Analyze inventory performance, depletion, targets, and excess and obsolete risk.

Plan inventory allocation for global regulatory builds.

Support SKU rationalization, RECODE, and product lifecycle initiatives.

Manage product phase-outs to minimize obsolete inventory.

Lead supply planning for new product launches, including stocking strategy requirements.

Perform advanced analysis for issue resolution, scenario planning, and financial evaluation.

Query and interpret data to support decisions.

Provide insights to Business Unit leadership and support annual business planning.

Prepare executive-level presentations.

Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and company requirements; perform other assigned duties and projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of key Supply Chain concepts (Demand/Supply/Production Planning, Capacity Leveling, PLM, Logistics and Inventory Control)
• Experience in manufacturing environment coordinating multi-discipline activities
• BS in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Proven ability to effectively engage with cross-functional organizations (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills needed to resolve conflicts impacting the business strategy
• Advanced Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation
• Demonstrated customer-centric focus and global orientation
• Detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to multi-task

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management certification
• Multi-year experience with planning systems, ERP systems experience required, Kinaxis system experience a plus.
• Knowledge and awareness of Lean techniques and Six Sigma, experience
• Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, QlikView, Tableau, etc.)
• 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?
• 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.
• 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.
• Required Skills
• Optional Skills.
• Primary Work Location
• USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters
• Additional Locations
• Work Shift