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Becton Dickinson NA
Columbus, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
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

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. This position is responsible for assuring that manufacturing production schedules are established and that the materials required for production are available.

2. Works with production operators, production management, Planner/Buyers and Logistics management across BD.

3. Has the responsibility to balance raw materials and supplies to minimize on hand inventory.

4. Ensures scheduling does not result in outages of material and production stoppages that could negatively impact other plants/customers, causing backorders and/or revenue loss to the company. 5.Maintain open orders in the system and bring them forward in the production plan.

6. Maintains ongoing communications with manufacturing regarding schedules, materials, etc.

7. Process and distribute Experimental Orders.

8. Review system planned component purchases and convert them into vendor purchase orders.

9. Interact with supplier representatives on open order and change order deliveries.

10. Interact with manufacturing floor personnel and establish an internal network for feedback on low component inventory levels.

11. Co-coordinate with other Planner/Buyers on component demands and on finished goods shipments.

12. Coordinate inventory integrity with manufacturing to maintain system reliability.

13. Assist with compliance measurement reporting systems.

14. Support new and experimental product runs to include replacement or new components.

15. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
  • Production system reliability and inventory integrity.
  • Master scheduling satisfies customer expectations and on-time delivery.


Supervision:

This position supervises:
  • Exempt Associates - Small team 1-~10 associates


Education:

Required :BA/BS - Supply Chain Management or Business

Minimum Experience :
  • 5 years in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management environment.


APICs Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient :
  • Planning/Buying knowledge
  • MRP/ERP knowledge
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Teambuilding skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP knowledge


Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers .

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 NE - Columbus (Molding Center)

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Location/Region: Columbus, Nebraska

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