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Job Description

Job Description Summary

Assume Channel Partner relationships for operations and lead BD in providing quality efficient Supply Chain services, promoting integration within BD and channel partners. A highly collaborative flawless partnership with the BD Channel Management group, BD businesses and BD functional departments that brings focus on BD supply chain efficiencies and costs, together with the business strategies and customer service requirements. Identify, initiate, and drive process improvement solutions that will ultimately provide operating efficiencies and alignments within the supply chain, resulting in cost reduction and increasing service level to customers.

Job Overview:

Assume Channel Partner relationships for operations and lead BD in providing quality efficient Supply Chain services, promoting integration within BD and channel partners. A highly collaborative flawless partnership with the BD Channel Management group, BD businesses and BD functional departments that brings focus on BD supply chain efficiencies and costs, together with the business strategies and customer service requirements. Identify, initiate, and drive process improvement solutions that will ultimately provide operating efficiencies and alignments within the supply chain, resulting in cost reduction and increasing service level to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall BDX Supply Chain
• Relationship with BD Channel Partners and strategic IDN’s
• Work collaboratively with the Channel Management, Strategic Customer Group and BD Business Teams assuring alignment of the supply chain initiatives with the overall commercial and Supply Chain strategies.
• Lead Quarterly Business Review session with Channel Partner, demonstrating BD Supply Chain Relations Best Practices.
• Participate into yearly top to top meetings when appropriate.
• Monitor the day-to-day supply chain activities with Channel Partners assuring Operational Perfection and a high level of Service.
• Drive Supply Chain operational efficiencies and process improvement between us and our Partners.
• Make sure cost savings are identified and accurately reported.
• Accountable for developing metrics systems that routinely capture BD's service to the customer/distributor and their service to end customers.
• Put in place the appropriate communication, both internally and extern Develop and drive end to end visibility of Top customer Order Trends, Daily Inventory Positions and Forecast accuracy on future demand. (30 – 90 days).
• Develop reporting and process to incorporate Customer inventory and Demand Visibility into Business Unit management of materials in short supply. 
• Lead discussions with Supply Chain Managers, Channel Management VP’s, Strategic Customer Group VP’s to harvest meaning customer insights to align with data trends.
• Serve as a conduit between Channel Partners, Supply Chain Relations, Customer Demand Visibility team, Demand Planners and Business Unit Marketing analysts.
• Develop and implement strategy for Distributor customer relations that increases Customer satisfaction and drives BD effectiveness and efficiency.
• Direct activities related to successfully implementing the strategy by leading, developing and influencing supply chain partnership and alignment with Channel Management, BU’s, Order Management, Customer Care teams and other internal collaborators.
• Lead Supply Chain Relations Continuous Improvement activities – including managing team project portfolio and tracking and project management. 
• Oversee Supply Chain Relations projects and programs to ensure they are completed effectively, timely and on budget.

Skills

• End to End Supply Chain Operations experience a plus.  Deep understanding of Distributor, Logistics and Demand Planning Operations.
• Project Management experience including demonstrated problem-solving skills, root cause analysis, financial return on investment analysis.
• Proficient in DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process.  Ability to lead a data driven exercise for improving, optimizing, and stabilizing business processes and designs.
• Critical and Strategic thinking with the ability to apply related strategy to reality
•  Results focus and decision making
• Critical thinking with the ability to apply related strategy to reality
• Advanced Excel / Power BI skills
• Fluency in SAP / SAP BI and JDE
• Strong Analytical capabilities (attention to detail)
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop Channel Partner Annual Strategic Review Plans including completing SWOT analysis.

Education and/ or Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferable with concentration in Business or Supply Chain Management/Logistics
• Minimum 4-7 years work experience. Supply Chain/Logistics or Sales functions with an organization actively engaged with both Distributors and large direct accounts preferred.  
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree preferred.
• MBA preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Distributor Management or Sales Experience preferred
• Medical device industry experience is a plus

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role: 

• Annual Bonus

• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of phone use

Health and Well-being Benefits

• Medical coverage 
• Health Savings Accounts 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Dental coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Hospital Care Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Accidental Injury Insurance 
• Life and AD&D insurance 
• Short-term disability coverage 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Long-term care with life insurance 

Other Well-being Resources

• Anxiety management program 

• Wellness incentives 
• Sleep improvement program 
• Diabetes management program 
• Virtual physical therapy 
• Emotional/mental health support programs 
• Weight management programs 
• Gastrointestinal health program 
• Substance use management program 
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit 

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan 
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan 
• 529 College Savings Plan 
• Financial counseling 
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU) 
• Daily Pay 
• College financial aid and application guidance 

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves 
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement 

• MetLife Legal Plan 
• Group auto and home insurance 
• Pet insurance 
• Commuter benefits 
• Discounts on products and services 
• Academic Achievement Scholarship 
• Service Recognition Awards 
• Employer matching donation 
• Workplace accommodations 

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoption assistance 
• Backup day care and eldercare 
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers 
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal     changes 

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves 
• Military leave 

• Personal leave 
• Family and Medical Leave (FML) 
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave 

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.

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