Supply Chain Planner

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•El Paso, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strong experience with SAP (PPDS preferred)
Solid understanding of ERP planning logic , order structures, and master data
Experience creating and managing production and planned orders within an ERP system
Strong background in production planning and scheduling
Understanding of E2E supply chain planning
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OPEX, and continuous improvement terminology
Experience working in a factory / manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills, including presenting data and KPIs to operational teams
Detail-oriented with a disciplined, process-focused mindset
Collaborative team player with the ability to influence without authority
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering Operations Management, or related field preferred.
5 Years experience in Production Planning
Experience supporting Master Scheduling or S&OP processes
Experience in high-mix or complex manufacturing environments
Familiarity with Tiered Accountability (Tier meetings)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
Fully bilingual in Spanish and English
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Subject Matter expert in SAP/PPDS/MRP is a must.

Responsibilities

Create, release, and manage planned and production orders in SAP PPDS
Execute detailed schedule planning aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
Support the Master Scheduler by translating the demand plan into executable factory schedules.
Maintain schedule stability while responding to exceptions and production changes
Ensure alignment between capacity, material availability, and production sequencing
Monitor capacity loading on assigned production lines and forecast.
Own the E2E planning process from order creation through execution and schedule completion
Review and validate raw material and component availability for all scheduled orders
Proactively identify shortages, constraints, and risks; coordinate mitigation plans with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations
Drive schedule adherence and service level performance
Serve as a key contributor to factory flow optimization
Apply Lean Manufacturing and OPEX principles to improve planning effectiveness, reduce waste, and improve schedule reliability
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, throughput, and lead time reduction
Ensure planning standards, work instructions, and ERP practices are followed consistently
Track, analyze, and report planning and production KPIs including (but not limited to): Schedule adherence, On-time start/finish, Material availability, Throughput and flow performance PPA
Attend and present KPIs at Tier meetings (Tier 2)
Provide clear data-driven insights and corrective actions to support operations and leadership decisions
Act as a key planning interface with: Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Master Scheduling
Support daily production execution issues and short-term recovery planning
Communicate priorities, risks, and changes clearly to stakeholders
Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.