The posting
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.
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.
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Primary Work Location
USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle
Additional Locations
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Salary Range Information
$105,100.00 - $168,100.00 USD Annual
