BD · 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Americas Supply Chain
USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $226K/yr
10+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. The Associate Director, Americas Demand & Supply Chain Planning for Diagnostics is responsible for executing demand, supply, and inventory planning across the U.S., LATAM, and Canada while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Owns the U.S., Canada & LATAM SIOP/IBP process, and relentless drives improvements in the process
Leads monthly Demand Consensus Meetings across the regions, driving alignment with Marketing, Finance, and Business Leaders. Reviews statistical models, metrics, and reports to reach consensus on the final forecast, including reconciliation with financial forecasts
Responsible for U.S., LATAM and Canada Regions demand management for DS portfolio. Acts as the owner of forecasts, the process and the system that develops them and its performance. Accountable for US., LATAM and Canada DS Forecast accuracy and bias
Accountable for US, LATAM and Canada OTIF, backorder, line fill and inventory performance. Drives prompt resolution of supply risks by working closely with Global Supply Planning
Provides leadership to the regional planning team with clear objectives and targets. Develops supply chain talent in Demand and Supply Planning with a focus on E2E understanding
Embraces ISC transformation by leading by example and supporting organization evolution
Ensures the accurate and timely entry of the demand consensus figures into the Demand Planning books for the monthly pass to SNP
Works closely with Marketing to understand strategies and implement demand objectives to achieve them. Understand the products, market forces and customers that influence demand. Develops a tracking mechanism of Risk and Opportunities of the Forecast/Market that is reviewed on Monthly basis
Supports product launch strategy and execution and identifies opportunities for SKU rationalization to support portfolio optimization and improve supply chain efficiency
Initiates and drives improvements in the U.S., LATAM and Canada region through increased communication, market knowledge, system usage and influence. Focuses on driving improvements in demand modeling, which provides greater accuracy and is directly linked to increased customer service
Oversees order management activities and leads regional order management teams as necessary, ensuring alignment between planning and execution to meet customer demand effectively
Supports and influences WW demand strategy and needs representing the Americas region
Applies advanced analytics and AI-based demand forecasting techniques to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness to market dynamics
Develops supply chain talent in Demand and Supply Planning with a focus on end-to-end planning, and builds a strong talent pipeline to support future organizational needs and succession planning
Develops and maintains all master data and parameters associated with the demand planning process for U.S., LATAM and Canada products
Leads SCM processes improvement initiatives. Exhibit a passion for improvement, professionalism, and customer focus
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations, preferably within a global, matrixed organization
Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese fluent is a plus as well
Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning, including demand, supply, inventory, and order management
Proven experience applying AI-based demand forecasting techniques to improve forecast accuracy, responsiveness, and decision-making
Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully execute supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving consensus in complex decision-making environments
Strong financial management, organizational planning, and implementation skills
Advanced analytical thinking, problem-solving, and rapid decision-making capabilities
Solid and broad supply chain functional expertise, with a clear understanding of the linkages from demand planning through production and distribution
Deep knowledge of customer-facing and integrated supply chain processes, with a focus on service level improvement and operational efficiency
Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, Advanced Planning Systems, and Demand Planning solutions; SAP experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams and build a strong talent pipeline within the supply chain function
Growth mindset and servant leadership style, with a passion for continuous improvement and team development
Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is strongly preferred
Preferred
Breadth of experience across multiple roles/functions within an Integrated Global Supply Chain organization
Benefits
A valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs
Rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
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Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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