Senior Manager, Demand Planning Process Excellence

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.

The Senior Manager, Demand Planning will lead the design, pilot, and enterprise-wide adoption of zero-touch AI demand forecasting capabilities across all Business Units. This role is central to BD’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) transformation, with a primary mandate to institutionalize industry-leading demand planning best practices, drive high levels of forecast automation, and enable scalable, exception-based demand management that improves forecast accuracy, reduces bias, and strengthens supply chain performance (OTIF, inventory, and service).

You will operate as a cross-BU change agent and process owner, partnering closely with Demand Planning teams, Data Science / AI teams, IT, Commercial, and IBP leadership to move BD from traditional statistical + judgmental forecasting to a predominantly zero-touch AI-driven model.

• →Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, or related field
• →8 years of progressive experience in demand planning, S&OP/IBP, or advanced forecasting within complex manufacturing or MedTech environments.
• →Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing or scaling AI/ML-based demand forecasting solutions (not just statistical forecasting).
• →Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%

• Strong working knowledge of modern planning platforms (Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP IBP, o9, or equivalent) and advanced analytics/AI tooling.
• Proven track record of process standardization, digital transformation, and cross-business unit change leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Ability to translate technical AI concepts into clear business value and practical operating models for demand planners.
• Prior ownership of forecast accuracy improvement programs with measurable results, preferred
• Familiarity with demand sensing, causal forecasting, and hierarchical forecasting techniques, preferred
  

• Experience in MedTech, medical devices, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  

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.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role: 

• Annual Bonus
• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus  

Health and Well-being Benefits 

• Medical coverage 
• Health Savings Accounts 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Dental coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Hospital Care Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Accidental Injury Insurance 
• Life and AD&D insurance 
• Short-term disability coverage 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Long-term care with life insurance 

Other Well-being Resources 

• Anxiety management program 
• Wellness incentives 
• Sleep improvement program 
• Diabetes management program 
• Virtual physical therapy 
• Emotional/mental health support programs 
• Weight management programs 
• Gastrointestinal health program 
• Substance use management program 
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit 

Retirement and Financial Well-being 

• BD 401(k) Plan 
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan 
• 529 College Savings Plan 
• Financial counseling 
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU) 
• Daily Pay 
• College financial aid and application guidance 

Life Balance Programs 

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves 
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement 
• MetLife Legal Plan 
• Group auto and home insurance 
• Pet insurance 
• Commuter benefits 
• Discounts on products and services 
• Academic Achievement Scholarship 
• Service Recognition Awards 
• Employer matching donation 
• Workplace accommodations 

Other Life Balance Programs 

• Adoption assistance 
• Backup day care and eldercare 
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers 
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes 

Leave Programs 

• Bereavement leaves 
• Military leave 
• Personal leave 
• Family and Medical Leave (FML) 
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave 

Salary Range for Franklin Lakes, NJ:

154,100.00 - 246,600.00 USD Annual