Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The key focus areas for this job posting are as follows:

• Manage spare parts inventory for the US Service Region

• Lead Reverse logistics operations for spare parts globally

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Management – US Region

• Design and implement a perpetual inventory system for field inventory, including regular cycle counts and biannual full stock audits.

• Analyze audit results, execute system corrections, and prepare reports for management and finance in accordance with company policy.

• Lead and mentor field teams on inventory processes, tools, and best practices to maintain high levels of accuracy.

• Enhance communication channels with field teams to ensure smooth and effective audit execution.

Reverse Logistics - Global

• Drive the global return process for repairable defective items, ensuring timely and cost-effective handling

• Manage the international redeployment of excess inventory to optimize global stock levels

• Oversee the inspection and disposition of returned goods to maximize recovery and minimize waste

• Identify and reduce scrap and losses from unused materials through process improvements

• Investigate root causes of process gaps (e.g., missing identification) and implement corrective actions

• Maintain the departmental standards of performance and promotes a safe working environment throughout the organization

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Organization & Planning: Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects by breaking down into process steps and sets priorities to accomplish goals

• Problem Solving, Analytical Skills and Professional Judgement: Demonstrates ability to use a combination of logic, analysis, experience, and methods to make sound, timely decisions and solve problems by creating effective solutions

• Decision Quality: Independently defines parameters to make good decisions, acting on what is important. Understands the importance of complying to a medical device Quality system

• Communication Skills: Good presenter in formal and informal presentation settings, including one-on-one, small, and large groups, maintaining attention, and managing group process during the presentation

• Action Oriented: Skilled at identifying challenging tasks and seizes opportunity to contribute when success is attainable

• Courage & Independence: Executes tasks and decision-making with independence, self-correcting as needed with timely communication to management

• Flexibility: Applies procedural flexibility where context allows to meet the needs of a specific situation or a client's needs

• Process Effectiveness: Identifies efficient ways to design and implement process improvements, seeking guidance as needed with complex processes

• Organizational Agility: Awareness of organizational culture, knowing how to effectively navigate within a matrixed environment, and understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures

• Dealing with Ambiguity: Decides and acts without having the total picture. Handles risk and uncertainty comfortably

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, wi