BD · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain PLCM and Portfolio Optimization
Sparks, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $206K/yr
8+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, focused on advancing health. The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain PLCM and Portfolio Optimization will lead cross-functional programs to enhance supply chain efficiency, product lifecycle management, and ensure customer-centric strategies are executed effectively.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives that align product lifecycle planning with differentiated supply chain strategies (e.g., NPI ramp-up, SKU tiering, rationalization, EOL transitions), ensuring measurable impact on service level and inventory health
Develop and handle segmentation frameworks that support customer service goals, product profitability, marketing strategies, supply chain risk mitigation, and capacity planning. Ensure segmentation logic enables differentiated supply chain strategies across the product lifecycle
Partner with marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing site teams to ensure smooth product launches, proactive raw material planning, and timely discontinuation of SKUs at the finished good level with appropriate raw material signal shutdown
Collaborate with customer experience and commercial operations to ensure that product transitions and planning models align with OTIF targets, service expectations, and customer satisfaction goals
Facilitate portfolio governance processes to ensure prioritization of high-value products across regions and channels
Implement and lead the portfolio review process within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework, ensuring alignment of product priorities with planning, commercial, and financial goals
Influence and align global teams on standardized guidelines for product lifecycle transitions, and rationalization
Own and continuously improve the IBP Portfolio Management Process, ensuring it enables clear visibility, governance, and decision-making across the product lifecycle
Act as program manager for initiatives that drive SKU simplification, cost-to-serve optimization, and service differentiation
Define and deploy playbooks and planning standards for each stage of the product lifecycle
Drive alignment on product conversions and phase-in/phase-out strategies across functions to optimize revenue and avoid obsolete inventory or scrap
Establish KPI-driven program goals and track results related to Service Level, Inventory Turns, OTIF, and Portfolio Vitality, leveraging data to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
8+ years of diverse experience in supply chain planning, product lifecycle management, marketing / commercial functions, or strategic project/program leadership
Known to work handling complex, cross-functional programs across global teams, with structured project and change management skills
Strong understanding of how supply chain decisions impact customer satisfaction, inventory health, product launches, and revenue collection
Data-driven demeanor with experience using segmentation frameworks, lifecycle analytics, or portfolio optimization tools
Exceptional relationship builder with a strong ability to influence across functions and seniority levels. Skilled at fostering collaboration and championing a customer-focused culture across supply chain, marketing, and commercial teams
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and align collaborators toward a common goal
Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level to get results in a matrixed environment
Background in Life Sciences, Medical Device, or other highly regulated industries
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Benefits
A valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs
Rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President of the BD Interventional Segment
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