Job Description Summary

Job Description

LOCATION: Tempe, AZ

HYBRID: 3 days per week in the Tempe, AZ office

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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. 

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. 

Responsible for the management of Supply Chain Processes for the business unit. Leads the execution,  development and improvement of strategies and processes for the following functional areas: Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Matrixed Global Logistics and Distribution organization and regions in collaboration with regional supply chain leaders. Worldwide IBP and Demand to Supply Planning Process owner for the business unit.

The role is responsible for management of the overall Supply Chain Processes. Leads the development and improvement of strategies and processes for the following functional areas: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and matrixed Global Logistics and Distribution organization, for all domestic locations and all regions in collaboration with the Regional Supply Chain Leaders. The role is also the Worldwide IBP and the Demand to Supply Planning Process Owner for this Business unit.

The leader ensures effective Supply Chain processes via standardized utilization of tools and people capabilities. This position has the responsibility of making sure there are processes in place to drive capacity and resource plans to balance worldwide demand, global process improvement initiatives and key driver goals.

This position has responsibility for working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the right Supply Chain Strategies and Processes are in place to support global and regional business and customer needs.  Supports and works closely with the Business Unit President, VP/GM’s of the Platforms and Regional Business Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Leaders, Finance Leaders, Marketing and Sales Leaders, R&D Leaders, the BDX Supply Chain Leaders and Supply Chain Leaders in all regions to drive overall business performance including overall service, inventory and cost objectives.  Develops comprehensive Supply Chain business metrics and ensures alignment of Supply Chain strategies with global and regional business strategies.

The position is accountable for appropriately managing and improving overall cash health (inventory- DIOH) and achieve goals on that front. The position also has overall responsibility for Global product deployment, and works with the respective Supply Managers and regions to have processes in place for allocation methodology and shipments according to business needs. The position is responsible for developing and improving communication processes for significant current/potential supply performance problems (schedule unfeasibility or non-compliance, material or capacity imbalances, Supplier issue, etc.) to the appropriate stakeholders.

As the Business Unit IBP Process Owner, this position is responsible for the implementation, and facilitation of Best Practice processes and systems with an overall objective of continuous improvement of the IBP process.  This includes coordination of New Activities, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Integrated Reconciliation and Management Business Reviews for the entire Business Unit scope.

This position is responsible for developing and improving the capabilities of the Supply Chain Organization.  This includes developing the capabilities of the Associates and deploying and leveraging continuous improvement methodology, including lean approach, validation, and (planning) system utilization.  The position ensures that policies and procedures are in place to provide for safe operations. The position ensures that Supply Chain Operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The position reports to the VP Global BU Supply Chain Planning (based in Switzerland) with a dotted line to the VP BU Integrated Supply Chain (based in US), is a team member of the extended Business unit ISC Leadership Team, and a member of the BDX-Global BU Supply Chain Planning Leadership team.

Direct reports to this position include roles in IBP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.

Functional Responsibilities

Supply Chain Demand to Supply Process

·        Member of the Planning Leadership team and Operations extended Leadership Team. Participate on strategy and business review sessions.

·        Together with other members of the Leadership Team take business decisions and develop and deploy business strategies.

·        Together with the Manufacturing Operations Leaders develop and update Operations strategies that are aligned to the business strategies.

·        Together with the IBP, Demand Planning and Supply Planning Managers, develop the Supply Chain Strategy for the Business. This strategy should be aligned with the Business and Operations strategies.

·        Together with the IBP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning Managers, enhance the capabilities of supply chain associates to meet the new or improved processes.

·        Directly manage the Managers of IBP, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning. Coaching them on strategy development, process excellence and execution.

IBP Process

·        Ensures that Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process and meetings are implemented and institutionalized in all regions of the world.  Drives continuous improvement towards Best Practice processes and systems.

·        When required Chairs Global IBP Management Business Review meetings or any other meeting as needed.  Works directly with key functional stakeholders across all applicable domestic and international regions.

·        Acts as lead to aid in infrastructure, education, training and implementation of both the regional and the Global IBP process.  This includes working with Business Leaders on improving Business strategy and business management, validating the forecast accuracy, managing inventory strategy and parameters globally and aligning the Financial/Business plans with the appropriate operations plans.

·        When required facilitates the Global meetings and attends the Regional Demand Review, Supply Review and Management Business Review IBP meetings to get the appropriate buy-in and information.  When required facilitates the determination of the MBR agenda, aids in the roll-up of information, acts as liaison between the regional meetings and representatives to enable the global process.

·        Establishes work processes for continuous improvement of IBP process using Best Practice benchmarking methodology and periodic process assessments.

Demand Planning

·        Together with the Managers of Demand Planning and within the IBP umbrella, ensures an effective demand planning process is in place across all sites.

·        Provides summary outputs of the demand process at the IR and MBR IBP meetings.

·        Works closely with regional representatives to develop accurate and timely demand plans.

Supply Planning

·        Together with the Managers of Supply Planning, and within the IBP umbrella ensure an effective monthly Supply process is in place across all sites, identifying and resolving significant supply-demand imbalances over a rolling two year period.   Drives functional process excellence across the business unit

·        Provides summary outputs of the Supply Process at the Integrated Reconciliation and Management Business Reviews Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning meetings.

·        Establishes strategies, key performance metrics, target objectives/guidelines and improvement initiatives to meet supply management objectives, including differentiated offerings by product/customer classification or geography as appropriate.

·        Develops a Global Inventory Strategy Process, including the development of inventory targets by product line.  Ensures the establishment of target inventory levels and mix to achieve management objectives for service levels, backorder incidence/duration and inventory- DIO goals. Identifies and leads efforts to improve inventory velocity and minimize preventable losses due to excess supply and obsolescence.

·        Designs and executes service strategies to drive customer satisfaction in line fill, reduced shipments per order, and on-time arrival of orders.

·        Ensures single point-of-contact in major short-supply issues and prioritizes allocation methodology and shipments according to business need.

·        Effectively directs the supply planning elements for new product introductions, conversions and rationalization efforts.

·         Ultimately responsible to balance service and inventory in the business unit

Logistics

·        Collaborates with the matrixed Global Logistics and Distribution teams on global logistics strategies and key performance metrics aligned with the business strategies for Shipping, storage, receiving and transportation improvement programs, Inventory levels, distribution strategy, Warehouse utilization, etc.  

·        Collaborates a global distribution and transportation strategy, in alignment with manufacturing strategy.  Optimizes network for transportation efficiencies, inventory carrying costs, E/O costs, and customer service levels.

·        Identifies areas of opportunity within the worldwide supply chain.

Reporting and Communication

·        Develops and maintains metrics to track performance and business contribution.

·        Provide periodic assessment and communication of  maturity progress on WW IBP Process.

Team Responsibilities

·        Participates in and contributes to applicable initiative teams within BDX.

·        Educates teammates on supply chain processes.

·        Supports an environment which promotes positive communication.

·        Exhibit a passion for improvement and professionalism.

·        Keeps abreast of US and non-US regulations affecting own area of supervision/management and complies with those regulations.  Initiates changes to practices and procedures to support compliance requirements.  Communicates the need for regulatory compliance to members in own functional area.

·        Complies with all GMP, regulatory and ISO guidelines including company policies and departmental procedures

·        Carries out Human Resource management responsibilities such as hires, job assignments, termination recommendations, transfers, promotions, salary actions, and performance reviews on time.

·        Exercises responsibility for employee training, development, and motivating supervised employees.

·        Implements the Division's Affirmative Action Plan as it applies to the function supervised.  Monitors conduct and relationships among the employees supervised to prevent discriminatory acts or comments.

·        Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Accountability / Metrics

·        Responsible for effective implementation and continuous improvement of IBP process within this Business unit.  Centralization and management of integration across all business locations.

·        Shared accountability for key plant supply chain metrics, i.e., back order, DIO, stock loss and excess/obsolete inventory costs.

·        Shared accountability for additional global key supply chain metrics including finished goods inventory turns and service-to-sales levels.

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.

You will learn and work 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. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

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. 

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

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YOUR MISSION

• Develop and execute brand building projects for key markets in the EEMEA region.
• Drive the ongoing development of the EEMEA marketing Social Media strategy and manage a part of the channel portfolio operationally.
• Manage sales driving marketing activations (on- und offline), executions, events in close collaboration with distributors in local markets.
• Closely collaborate with local distributors and wholesalers in planning yearly marketing budgets and activations in alignment with the marketing team head
• Monitor the investments and marketing activities of the distribution partner to derive key learnings and identify points for improvement.
• Support the local distributors with seasonal marketing materials provided by PUMA.
• Ensure close collaboration & market proximity by frequent market visits (once/twice per year)

YOUR TALENT

• You have a university degree in Marketing and/or Communications and proven professional experience in these fields.
• You bring preferably 3 or more years of marketing experience in the sporting goods industry or other FMCG sectors.
• You have demonstrated during your career already the ability to successfully plan, steer, and execute marketing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Social Media and its newest trends is a comfort zone and passion for you.
• Your verbal and written communication skills in English are at least on business level.
• You possess also very good communication skills in French and/or Arabic.
• You are strong when it comes to organizational skills, self-policing and communication, and have demonstrated already the ability to work independently.
• You love to be a reliable team player with commitment, flexibility, and willingness to take responsibility and a passion to share ideas in a fast environment.
• The passion for sports and lifestyle is an important part of your daily life.