Senior Network Planner

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies, advancing the world of health through transformative solutions. This role drives best-in-class customer service and optimized inventory performance for finished goods across the U.S. distribution network.

About the role

The Senior Network Planner owns end-to-end supply and distribution planning execution for an assigned product portfolio, balancing service levels, inventory management, and operating costs. This position requires deep, hands-on engagement with BD’s planning systems and active coordination across regional and global supply chain partners. As a senior member of the planning team, this role also contributes to strategic initiatives and process improvements aligned with evolving business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead finished-goods inventory replenishment from manufacturing sites and ports to U.S. Distribution Centers (DCs), including inter-DC stock balancing.
• Develop and execute inventory deployment and capacity plans to optimize inventory management and product flow across the network for assigned portfolios.
• Monitor inventory health across the DC network, identifying and mitigating risks to product availability and customer service.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in SAP/SNP, KINAXIS, maximizing system capabilities for daily planning, execution, and active management of SKUs under allocation.
• Provide clear, proactive communication to internal stakeholders on backorder recovery, supply constraints, and expected product receipts; partner closely with Customer Service to support customer-facing commitments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Warehousing, and Transportation to ensure aligned execution.
• Support and influence the monthly Excess & Obsolete (E&O) provisioning process, leading discussions with commercial teams to reduce future financial exposure.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standard work, and network optimization efforts as business needs evolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive planning experience in areas such as network planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, distribution, or logistics.
• Experience within the medical device, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong experience with MRP and advanced planning systems (KINAXIS, SAP/SNP strongly preferred).
• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Microsoft Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred.
• Hands-on experience with KINAXIS, SAP, SAP SNP or similar planning systems.
• Proven track record of driving sustainable supply chain process improvements.
• CI mindset with a practical, execution-focused approach.
• Proactive self-starter with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Ability to successfully complete planning case studies and knowledge assessments.

Schedule

This role requires a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week at the Franklin Lakes, NJ location.

Pay

Salary range: $120,300.00 - $192,400.00 USD annually, plus annual bonus and potential discretionary long-term incentive (LTI) bonus.

Benefits

• 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
  • 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