Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Job Description Summary. The Supply Chain Planning Analyst will work under little supervision to perform Supply Chain activities for an assigned product portfolio to optimize inventory, minimize cost, and set and achieve customer service goals. This includes global forecasting, capacity planning, execution oversight, and monitoring and reporting of results. Provide input for Sales and Operations Planning (SIOP) Process for a given business segment in order to align market and financial requirements with manufacturing capabilities.

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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.

• Support global demand forecasts while reducing forecast error.
• Collaborate with regional teams to decrease demand variations.
• Conduct SKU rationalization and other lifecycle management analyses.
• Lead the planning aspects of new product launches during the pre‑launch phase.
• Complete complex spreadsheet analysis during issue resolution or scenario planning.
• Query databases for information required for decision‑making.
• Provide oversight of manufacturing, inventory deployment and distribution to ensure customer service.
• Prepare Executive Level presentations as required.
• Serve as primary contact with manufacturing for planning issues.
• Conduct analysis and provide direction for inventory allocation where worldwide service is maximized.
• Monitor capacity loading on assigned production lines.
• Determine new product ramp‑up schedules.
• Leverage Lean or Six Sigma tools for process improvement in order to increase service and optimize inventory.
• Determine safety stock requirements in terms of weeks of sale for new product launches.
• Manage product phase‑outs such that obsolete inventory is minimized.
• Establish and continuously modify safety stock targets.
• Support Business Planning process annually and provide quarterly updates.
• Perform basic financial analyses.
• Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Special projects as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or Operations required.

Experience

• Must have 2-6 years of related experience; or MBA/MS in relevant discipline and 1‑4 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have basic experience of forecasting techniques, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).
• Must have previous experience with ERP/APS systems.
• Must have excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

• 20% of the time.

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…