Sr. Supply Chain Analyst
Industry Title
/Category: Supply Chain Analyst
Job ID: 2011-5282
Career Level: experienced
Location/Division: LAPAC/Murray Hill
Relocation: No
Posted Date: 2/13/2012
Close Date: ..
C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products, employing over 11,000 people in over 25 countries around the world. Founded more than 100 years ago, we pioneered many devices that are now the cornerstones of modern healthcare.
We expect the highest levels of quality, integrity, service, and innovation from our employees – on the job and in the communities in which we work and live. In return, we foster an environment where individuals are treated with fairness and respect, and feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded.
Be Your Best at Bard – and ultimately, you can have an impact on the lives of people around the world.
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Overview:
Work independently or under little supervision to perform Supply Chain activities for assigned product portfolio to achieve customer service and financial goals in a global supply chain context. This includes demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory control, and monitoring and reporting of results.
Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
Develop full understanding of product portfolio including medical usage, competitive positioning, and manufacturing processes.
Monitor and maintain supply chain performance against customer service and financial goals
Manage regional demand planning for assigned portfolio
Support core SCM functions including SIOP, Inventory Planning, and Annual Budget Planning
Develop working knowledge of Bard regulatory and quality systems and change control process
Serve as primary contact for product supply for assigned geographic regions
Lead planning aspects of new product launches during pre and post-launch phases
Identify SKU rationalization and other lifecycle management opportunities
Develop and maintain inventory strategies including inventory optimization and scrap reduction
Leverage Lean and Six Sigma concepts to develop and effectively implement advanced Supply Chain solutions and process improvements
Perform quantitative analysis of demand, supply and inventory issues
Collaborate and problem-solve cross-functionally with internal business partners
Develop decision support tools leveraging enterprise and desktop applications
Track and report performance metrics
Prepare executive-level presentations
Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
Education and/or Experience:
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
* Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline with minimum 3-5 years of related experience in supply chain or distribution role; MBA/MS preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Must have 2 years experience in healthcare industry with demonstrated understanding of product supply, distribution, quality management systems, and healthcare regulatory practices.
* Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to work effectively and implement solutions in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment. International experience preferred.
* Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; foreign language skills preferred.
* Must be proficient in enterprise applications (ERP, APS, BI or ETL) and all Microsoft Office applications including advanced modeling in Excel and Access.
* Must be able to maintain flexible work hours. Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10% is required.
