Global Supply Chain Manager

Becton Dickinson; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Service Spare Parts Planning & Inventory Manager to lead demand and supply planning for service spare parts across the global network. You will forecast, maintain inventory levels, and drive optimization to balance service levels and working capital.

You will own reverse logistics, lifecycle planning, and cost-saving initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure parts availability and timely recovery of assets in a regulated, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 5 years relevant experience in supply chain planning or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and supply planning for service spare parts across the global network.
• Develop and maintain forecasts and inventory plans using planning systems and analytics.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize performance and service levels.
• Lead reverse logistics and asset recovery to maximize value and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure spare parts availability across lifecycle stages.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 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 Responsibilities

Service Spare Parts Planning & Inventory Management

Manage demand and supply planning activities for service spare parts to support customer and business requirements.
Develop and maintain forecasts and inventory plans using planning systems and analytical tools.
Monitor service spare parts inventory levels and recommend actions to optimize inventory performance.
Lead inventory optimization activities, including rebalancing and proactive redeployment of service spare parts across the global service network.
Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory and service levels while balancing operational and financial objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory utilization, availability, and overall network health.
Own the management of excess and obsolete service spare parts inventory, driving redeployment, disposition, and inventory reduction strategies that optimize working capital while maintaining service requirements.

Product Lifecycle Planning

Lead end-to-end service spare parts planning throughout the product lifecycle, including new product introductions, sustaining support, service transitions, and end-of-service activities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop spare parts strategies that align inventory, forecasting, and deployment plans with business objectives.
Identify and mitigate service spare parts supply risks associated with product launches, lifecycle changes, and obsolescence events.
Ensure continuity of service spare parts availability through all phases of the product lifecycle.

Reverse Logistics & Asset Recovery

Partner with global stakeholders to support reverse logistics strategies and processes for service spare parts and service assets.
Own U.S. reverse logistics operations, ensuring timely return, processing, disposition, and redeployment of service inventory and assets.
Collaborate with Service, Repair Operations, Distribution, and Supply Chain teams to optimize reverse material flows and inventory recovery.
Drive initiatives that maximize asset recovery, inventory utilization, and spare parts availability while minimizing excess inventory and operational costs.
Develop and monitor metrics that measure reverse logistics performance, recovery effectiveness, and inventory disposition outcomes.

Supply Chain Operations

Identify and manage service spare parts shortages, inventory constraints, and supply risks.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement recovery plans when supply issues arise.
Support fulfillment and operational teams to ensure timely availability of service spare parts.
Monitor supply chain performance and drive corrective actions when needed.

Cost Savings & Optimization

Support cost savings and operational efficiency initiatives across the service spare parts supply chain.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities that reduce costs while maintaining service levels and customer satisfaction.
Support repair, refurbishment, and asset recovery programs to maximize reuse and optimize inventory investment.
Monitor program performance and inventory impacts to ensure expected savings are achieved and sustained.
Drive actions that minimize savings leakage and maximize value realization from repair, refurbishment, inventory optimization, and other service spare parts cost reduction initiatives.
Develop metrics and reporting to measure savings realization and support continuous improvement efforts.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Provide proactive communication to field organizations regarding service spare parts shortages, inventory concerns, supply risks, recovery activities, and process changes.
Serve as a key point of contact between Supply Chain and operational stakeholders for service spare parts availability and inventory matters.
Partner with field service and business leaders to support operational priorities and business objectives.
Facilitate alignment across stakeholders on inventory strategies, supply plans, and service spare parts initiatives.

Analytics, Systems & Reporting

Utilize planning systems, business tools, and data analytics to support decision-making.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, metrics, performance indicators, and data visualizations.
Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve service spare parts supply chain effectiveness.
Support implementation, optimization, and adoption of supply chain tools and technologies.
Translate data into actionable recommendations that improve business performance.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, service levels, and overall service spare parts supply chain performance.
Own the creation, modification, implementation, and maintenance of supply chain processes, workflows, and operating procedures to support evolving business needs and organizational growth.
Lead strategic initiatives and projects that drive operational excellence and business results.
Promote best practices and standardization across service spare parts supply chain operations.
Drive adoption of new tools, technologies, and planning methodologies that improve organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years relevant experience

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 considered pursuant to applicable law.

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Primary Work Location USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle Additional Locations Work Shift

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