Job Description Summary
BD recently completed the acquisition of the Edwards Critical Care business. This position is part of the Critical Care division, and as such, will become a part of the BD organization in the future. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. If you are invited to interview for this position, a recruiter will provide further details about this exciting transition. Learn more about BD at bd.com
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.
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Why join us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
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.
Become a maker of possible with us!
Role Purpose
Manage product portfolio, ensuring optimal inventory levels and minimizing expired products, working with Customer Service, Sales Representative, Control Tower, Supply Chain Analysts, and Business Controllers & Accounting.
Support Business Operations and Supply Chain Management with the S&OP process (Forecast, Ad'hoc Analysis, launches scenarios, general inventory control, SWAPs, etc).
Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 2 years.
Main responsibilities will include:
Sales & Operation Planning
- Generate a monthly Net Demand Forecast in alignment with the Sales Forecast and the Marketing, supported by adequate documentation.
- Prepare, engage, validate the Net Demand Forecast through the Sales Operation Planning process
- Play a key role in the Demand Forecast Process implementation & testing in JDA
- Launch, divestiture and transition management
- Create a toolkit, reports, KPI's to facilitate follow up
Supply Controlling
- Prepare the Excess & Obsolete inventory monthly reserve
- Prepare & participate quarterly to the budget cycles (Demand, Inventory, Freight in/out; E&O)
- Provide regular analysis and reporting, including information on:
- Backorders, Service levels (actual vs. plan). Inventory Value, Consignment levels, actual vs. plan
- Collaborate with logistics to identify opportunities for cost and service improvement for freight
Supply Planning
- Contribute to new product launch planning, ensuring supply to support launch on time at budget
- Manage relations with Supply Chain counterparts around the globe
- Minimize expired products
Inventory Management
- Continuously monitor inventory coverage development to achieve target levels and early shortages / backorders / excess inventory detection. Follow up and action when needed.
- Field inventory management, understand and follow up with the Control Tower / SC Analysts. (when applicable)
- Proactively communicate to management on delivery status, back order root causes (out of stocks), recovery details as required and communicate with the EMEA customer service
About you
- Knowledge and experience of Forecasting / Budget process a strong plus (minimum 3-5 years) preferably within an APS environment (JDA, Manugistics, APO, etc...)
- Preferred experience in purchasing and/or production control
- Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced skills in data analysis utilizing MS Excel and possibly QlikView
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Result oriented. Accurate.
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Primary Work Location
CZE Prague - Becton Dickinson Czechia, s.r.o.
Additional Locations
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