Job Description Summary
Summary
This role serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, driving operational excellence and end-to-end supply chain integration across a high-volume medical device manufacturing environment. The Director will play a pivotal role in aligning supply chain strategy with plant performance goals, supporting long-term growth and organizational leadership, as well as ensuring the right customer experience by delivering products on time and in full to Hub DCs. The role also requires strong financial acumen to ensure cost-effective operations and alignment with plant profitability goals.
The Director, Supply Chain is a senior leadership role within the Sumter BD Specimen Management manufacturing facility, responsible for leading and integrating all aspects of the supply chain to support operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth. This role encompasses end-to-end supply chain management including SIOP, demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, purchasing, sterilization, logistics, and master data governance.
Job Description
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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.?
Primary Respons ibilities
Strategic Leadership and Planning
Lead the site supply review and capacity planning process.
Partners with Global Supply Chain who own the full SIOP and SIOE processes, ensuring production requirements are aligned, planned and site supply risks are mitigated.
Ensure capital/modernization initiatives are reflected accurately for integrated supply chain planning.
Drives site ERP system usage ensuring timely transactions.
Ensures raw material and component availability while mitigating obsolescence.
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Manufacturing Plant Integration
Collaborate closely with Plant Manager and senior operations leaders to ensure supply chain strategies directly support plant performance, capacity expansion, and long-term operational goals.
Act as a key contributor to plant-wide strategic initiatives, including productivity, quality, and cost optimization.
Collaborate with plant operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure supply chain processes support manufacturing excellence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Lead efforts to resolve customer service issues in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Represent the plant in divisional and corporate forums, ensuring strategic alignment.
Operational Excellence
Lead cost optimization initiatives across procurement, inventory management, and logistics to support plant financial goals.
Analyze and manage supply chain budgets, capital expenditures, and cost-to-serve metrics to ensure alignment with organizational financial targets.
Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, MRO, and capital equipment.
Ensure planning processes align with global supply chain and plant efficiency goals.
Manage master data systems and ensure compliance with ISO/QSR/SOX standards.
Optimize sterilization and shipping operations to protect product flow and plant bottlenecks.
Team Leadership and Development
Develop future operations and supply chain leaders through mentorship, coaching, and succession planning.
Work Environment:
BD is a smoke-free campus. ?Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or inthe parkingareas. ?We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy
False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor includingdermals. ?Any associate wearingdermalswill berequiredto cover them while working on the production floor.?
Shoesare required tobe Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.
Serve as a senior leader within the plant, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Directly manage supply chain managers responsible for inbound, outbound, and planning functions.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Prepare and manage departmental budgets and financial forecasts.
Supervision
Levels of Supervision: None, Small Team (1-~10), Medium Team (~10-20) or Large Team (>20)
This position has the following level of supervision:
Exempt Associates:
Procurement/Planning Manager - 9 direct reports
Outbound Supply Chain/Operations Manager - 26 direct reports. (25 hourly; 1 exempt)
Sterilization Supervisor - 9 hourly direct reports.
Materials Flow Manager
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics; Master's or MBA preferred.
Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 10 years in supply chain leadership roles.
Experience leading a manufacturing site or large production operation.
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.
Lean or Operational excellence experience preferred.
Strong ERP/APS/MRP systems background; SAP and APRISO proficiency required.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budget management, cost analysis, and financial forecasting.
Ability to translate operational metrics into financial impact and drive decisions that support business performance.
Physical Capacity Profile
This role requires regular movement throughout the manufacturing plant, including warehouse, shipping, and sterilization areas. Associates may be exposed to warm temperatures, especially in these areas and other manufacturing zones.
The position involves walking across designated crosswalks in active manufacturing areas, which may include exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying environmental conditions.
Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be always worn in designated areas.
Work Environment:
BD is a smoke-free campus. ?Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or inthe parkingareas. ?We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy
False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor includingdermals. ?Any associate wearingdermalswill berequiredto cover them while working on the production floor.?
Shoesare required tobe Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes.
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.
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.??
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 ?
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.
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Primary Work Location
USA SC - Sumter
Additional Locations
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