Associate Director, Demand Planning



 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 Position Summary The Associate Director, Demand Planning will design, implement, facilitate, and continuously improve the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for BDx. This role serves as the process owner and key facilitator for the monthly IBP cycle (Demand Review, Supply Review, Reconciliation, and Executive S&OP), driving cross-functional alignment, financial integration (volume-to-value), scenario planning, risk/opportunity management, and decision-making that optimizes OTIF, inventory health, and overall business performance. Success requires exceptional influencing skills, executive presence, governance rigor, and the ability to embed IBP as a core business management process while partnering closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Operations leaders.

Own the IBP/S&OP framework, governance, cadence, templates, and supporting documentation for BDx; ensure consistency with broader BD IBP standards while tailoring to segment needs. Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Finance, Commercial/Marketing & Sales, and Manufacturing leaders to ensure high-quality inputs, balanced plans, and aligned recommendations for executive review. Establish, monitor, and improve IBP process KPIs and health metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, plan attainment, inventory DIOH/DIO, OTIF, backorder rates, decision cycle time); drive accountability and continuous improvement. Champion a “Zero Backorder” mentality and support OTIF and inventory optimization initiatives through better planning alignment and risk management. Drive change management, training, and capability building to embed IBP best practices and increase organizational planning maturity. Collaborate on system enhancements (Kinaxis, SAP, Power BI dashboards) to improve data visibility, analytics, and workflow efficiency for IBP participants and executives. Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence at multiple levels (planner through VP/Platform leadership) to position IBP as a value-adding business process rather than a supply chain exercise. Identify and implement best practices from other BD businesses or industry leaders; support standardization and transformation initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field. 8–10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, with at least 4–5+ years in formal S&OP, IBP, or integrated planning process ownership/facilitation roles Proven success designing, implementing, or significantly maturing IBP/S&OP processes, including governance, cross-functional facilitation, and executive-level reviews. Experience with planning systems and tools (Kinaxis, SAP IBP/APO/ECC/S/4HANA, or similar APS/ERP); ability to partner effectively on system enablement of IBP processes. Power BI or advanced analytics experience is highly valued. Experience with financial integration in planning processes, scenario/what-if modeling, and translating supply chain plans into business impact. Project/program management experience for process rollouts, change management, and capability building. Results-oriented with a continuous improvement and governance mindset Preferred Qualifications APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or similar certification, or formal IBP/S&OP training Master’s degree (MBA or MS Supply Chain/Operations) 8–10+ years of progressive experience in supply