Senior Production Planner

Becton Dickinson; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Production Planning Specialist to own service parts, repairs, and component SKUs. You will translate forecasts into detailed production, procurement, and inventory plans while balancing demand with capacity and material availability.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Service teams, supports S&OP processes, and acts as SAP planning SME with Power BI data quality and root-cause analysis responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in production planning, supply chain planning, or related fields.
• 5+ years SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA for planning functions.
• Strong PP/MM/IM/MRP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel with Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own production planning for service parts, repairs, and kits.
• Convert forecasts into production, procurement, and inventory plans.
• Balance demand, inventory targets, material availability, and capacity.
• Identify and resolve supply shortages and planning constraints.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, and Service teams.
• Participate in S&OP, supply reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as SAP planning SME, supporting master data governance and system enhancements.
• Support Power BI reporting, data validation, and root cause analysis.

Skills

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP ECC / S4HANA

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

DAX

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 with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. 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 solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

Job Description Primary Responsibilities

• Own production planning for service parts, repairs, spare components, and option kits.
• Convert forecasts into production, procurement, and inventory plans.
• Balance customer demand, inventory targets, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Identify and resolve supply shortages, inventory risks, and planning constraints.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, and Service teams to ensure parts availability and customer support.
• Participate in S&OP, Supply Reviews, inventory planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the SAP planning SME, supporting planning processes, master data governance, and system enhancements.
• Support Power BI reporting, data validation, root cause analysis, and data quality improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA experience supporting planning functions.
• Strong knowledge of Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM), and MRP.
• Experience translating forecasts into production, procurement, and inventory plans.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of planning and supply chain experience in medical device, biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience supporting service parts, aftermarket, repair materials, upgrade programs, and installed-base products.
• Advanced SAP expertise including Material Masters, BOMs, Routings, Production Versions, and MRP strategies.
• Power BI experience, including report administration and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power Query, DAX, and data modeling.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
• Experience with ERP implementations, upgrades, or business transformation projects.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Key Skills

• SAP ECC / S4HANA Production Planning & MRP
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• Power BI & Data Analytics
• Forecasting & Demand Planning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Continuous Improvement

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 CA - Milpitas 155

Additional Locations: USA CA - San Jose - Montecito

Work Shift: US BD 1st Shift 8am-5pm (United States of America)

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully.

Salary Range Information $95,600.00 - $153,000.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real‑life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

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.