Job Description Summary

Summary

The Supply Chain Leader will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing all aspects of our supply chain plant operations. This includes managing the warehouse, internal logistics, planning and procurement, and inventory optimization. This leader will work closely with other departments to drive continuous improvement, maintain regulatory compliance, and support the company's strategic objectives.

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:

• Lead supply planning strategy and execution to ensure the timely and uninterrupted availability of materials and finished goods. Partner closely with Production, Operations, and Demand Planning to align supply plans with forecasted demand and capacity constraints.

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for logistics planning activities, ensuring production schedules are level‑loaded, achievable, and fully supported by inbound raw material and component supply from external suppliers.

• Own SAP master data governance related to material planning, production scheduling, and supplier scheduling, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance to support reliable planning and execution.

• Optimize logistics flows and material movement, implementing the most efficient material flow methodologies to reduce handling, improve space utilization, and optimize labor productivity.

• Develop, monitor, and leverage supply chain KPIs and analytical reports to identify cost‑saving opportunities, improve service levels, and drive data‑based decision‑making.

• Continuously assess and improve end‑to‑end supply chain processes to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. Establish and maintain risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including through Tiered Management Systems (TMS), 5S/housekeeping standards, kitting strategies, supermarkets, and other lean methodologies to improve delivery performance and operational reliability.

• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to reduce carrying and material handling costs while improving overall operational throughput and service levels.

• Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, handling, and distribution of materials. Implement and enforce inventory control systems and best practices to maintain optimal and accurate stock levels.

• Own inventory management strategy, including defining target inventory levels, eliminating obsolete, off‑specification, and aging materials, and improving overall inventory health and turns.

• Prepare, manage, and control the supply chain budget, ensuring cost‑effective operations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, including purchases, pricing, delivery performance, and supplier metrics, to support audits, cost control, and supplier performance management.

• Ensure full compliance with healthcare, safety, and regulatory requirements, proactively identifying gaps and leading corrective and preventive actions as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related discipline required.

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in supply chain or inventory management roles, with demonstrated responsibility for cycle counting, backorder management, inventory turns, and inventory aging analysis.

• At least 1 year of people leadership experience, including direct supervisory responsibility or leadership within a matrixed organization requiring influence without direct authority.

• Demonstrated, in‑depth experience across supply chain operations, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and strategic sourcing within a manufacturing or regulated environment.

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, collaborate effectively across functions, and drive measurable cost‑reduction initiatives and process improvements.

• Budget management experience required, including forecasting, cost control, and accountability for achieving financial targets.

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 MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$124,700.00 - $205,700.00 USD Annual