Buyer/Planner

BD; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in USA CT - Canaan seeks a Production Planner to partner with Sr Manufacturing Manager, Operations Leads and Engineering to set monthly production schedules and manage material flow.

You will review demand with Supply Chain, adjust plans when raw materials are delayed, and ensure schedules align with budget, delivery goals and capacity. Strong cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience required, 7-10 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set monthly production schedules with Sr Manufacturing Manager and Engineering.
• Review demand with Supply Chain Management and adjust schedules due to delays.
• Understand the financial impact of schedule changes.
• Review month-to-date schedule performance against Make and Ship plans.
• Participate in weekly schedule compliance meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Leads and Engineers to buy materials and adjust schedules to provide machine time.
• Provide project support (BOM updates, material changes).
• Align budget plans with production volumes based on demand and capacity.

Skills

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor coordination

Supply chain management

Financial impact awareness

Education

BA/BS Degree in applicable field

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with Sr Manufacturing Manager, Operations Leads and Engineering to set monthly production schedules.

• Meets regularly with Supply Chain Management to review changing demand and schedule adjustments resulting from the unexpected (i.e. delayed raw material delivery).

• Must understand financial implication of any schedule changes.

• Reviews month to date schedule performance to “Make” plan and to “Ship” plan.

• Participates and facilitate weekly schedule compliance meetings.

• Works with Project Leads and Engineers to buy required materials and make schedule adjustments to provide machine time.

• Provides project support as required (material change, graphic change, BOM form updates, etc)

• Actively collaborate with leadership including Plant Manager, Production managers and Engineering leads to ensure budget plans are aligned to the right production volumes based on customer demand and manufacturing capacity.

• Maintains working business relationships with vendor sales and service representatives.

• Strives to meet or exceed raw material inventory targets in dollars and turns.

• Supports all plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

• Subject matter specialist in material master data including: MM updates, Manufacturing data maintenance and creation, Manufacturing BoM doc linkage, Purchase parts BoM creation, Purchase parts BoM doc linkage.

Education and experience required:

• BA/BS Degree in applicable field is preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience required, 7 - 10 years of experience preferred.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan