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Job Description
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for end-to-end (E2E) production planning execution within SAP PPDS, ensuring factory schedules are achievable, materials are available, and production flow is optimized. This role supports the Master Scheduler, services daily production needs, and plays a critical role in operational excellence through Lean thinking, KPI ownership, and strong cross functional collaboration.
The BD Planner ensures schedule integrity by creating and maintaining planned and production orders in SAP, monitoring raw material/component availability, and driving adherence to factory flow and planning standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
- 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.
End-to-End (E2E) Planning Ownership- 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
Factory Flow & Operational Excellence- 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
Performance Management & KPI Ownership- 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)
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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.
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