Associate Director , Supply Chain

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sumter, SC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.
Lean or Operational excellence experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.