US Region Demand Planner

Job Description Summary

Process owner for the US Region Demand Planning Process for assigned Platform/Business with active participation with Sales and Marketing Teams in customer opportunity assessment.

Job Description

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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.

US Region Demand Planner

Process owner Demand Planning Business with active participation with Sales and Marketing Teams in customer opportunity assessment.

Planner Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the monthly demand review process with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Care and Global Supply Planning teams to understand, quantify and drive business growth opportunities.
• Achieve best-in-class Forecast Accuracy, Bias, etc. and provide support in meeting goals across all other key Supply Chain Metrics (Inventory, OTIF, etc.)
• Actively contribute to support development and implementation of the Global MDS Business Strategy in the Demand Planning functional area.
• Develop and maintain advanced modeling and data analytics to optimize forecast.
• Facilitate the US Region Integrated Reconciliation process for assigned Platform and ensure timely collation of the appropriate information required for the forums.
• Contribute to the implementation of customer driven demand and the agile demand planning process.
• Coordinate activities to create a 3-5-year (long-term) Demand plan for US Region.
• Establish work processes for continuous improvement in the Regional Demand Planning area using Six Sigma and Best Practice benchmarking methodology.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years Demand and Planning experience with a demonstrated knowledge of broader Supply Chain concepts and Best Practices; experience with customer-level demand management (CPFR, VMI) a plus.
• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Quantitative Analysis, Data Science, Operations Management or related degree
• Experience with SAP and SAP APO-DP strongly preferred; familiarity with advanced-forecasting and artificial intelligence (AI) forecasting methods a plus
• Ability to work with different stakeholders to gain consensus applying leadership and persuasive skills
• Excellent written and oral skills, strong process facilitation skills and "self-starter" mentality are crucial for success in this role.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA UT - Salt Lake City BAS

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