Associate Director, Supply Chain

Associate Director, Supply Chain role at BD Nogales Norte

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 Med Tech 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.

The Associate Director of Supply Chain leads a team of professionals and manages the performance and analysis of all aspects of material flows throughout the supply chain. The position ensures optimal capacity planning and material availability to meet customer expectations and serves as the subject‑matter authority on SAP MM, SAP WM/EWM, and SAP PP.

• Responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the instruments supply chain, materials planning & purchasing, production planning, warehouse management, and inventory management
• Manages the analysis and reporting of materials performance measurement
• Execution of the materials strategy to support key business objectives
• Measures and provides analysis of supply constraints and inventory management
• Plans material flows to ensure optimal supply continuity and productivity
• Leads key projects or initiatives supporting process transformation, inventory optimization, outsourcing, and other materials management initiatives
• Collaborates cross‑functionally to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps
• Complies with all GMP, regulatory and ISO guidelines, including company policies and departmental procedures
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the site senior leadership team, working in close partnership to coach and mentor the organization on process improvement and business excellence efforts
• Reports directly to the Instruments Plant Manager

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration
• 7–10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Materials Management
• SAP MM/SAP PP/SAP WM/EWM certification
• APICS Certification
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration — preferred
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and SCM — preferred

• Advanced planning and materials management skills
• Advanced analytical skills and development of performance measurement dashboards
• Advanced interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Experience in SAP MM, SAP WM/EWM, and SAP PP
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong strategic abilities and demonstrated vision for attainment
• Effective analytical and critical thinking skills, including business and financial analyses
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and progressive thinking
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, consult and influence senior management in a cross‑functional, matrix, global environment
• Excellent written and oral skills, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively with ambiguities and rapid changes

We prioritize on‑site collaboration because it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving. For most roles, a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week is required. Remote or field‑based positions will have different arrangements indicated in the posting. Employment may be contingent on vaccination or testing for COVID‑19 where applicable.

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and encourages authenticity. We help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and improve daily. Join us to reinvent the future of health and make the world a better place.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Manufacturing

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