Supply Chain Manager I in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC

B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Company: B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC
Job Posting Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management
Working Model: Hybrid
Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 12204

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving demand forecasts to support accurate supply chain planning and business decision-making. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to incorporate market intelligence, historical trends, and business insights into a consensus forecast through the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Develop and maintain statistical and judgmental demand forecasts at appropriate levels of aggregation (SKU, product family, distribution center, customer, etc.)
• Analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, and market drivers to create baseline forecasts
• Incorporate market intelligence, sales input, and business assumptions into demand plans
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on new product launches
• Develop and implement demand shaping strategies as needed
• Continuously monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and error metrics and implement improvements

Collaboration & S&OP Process

• Lead or actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to reconcile demand assumptions and align on forecast consensus
• Lead demand review meetings and communicate forecast changes, assumptions, opportunities and risks
• Provide insights into demand variability and business drivers

Analytics & Performance Management

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, forecast bias, forecast value add and service levels
• Conduct root cause analysis for forecast variances and recommend corrective actions
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to monitor demand trends and performance

Inventory & Supply Alignment

• Collaborate with Supply Planning and Operations teams to ensure alignment between demand plans and supply capabilities
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to balance service levels and working capital targets
• Identify risks and opportunities related to demand fluctuations, stockouts, or overstock

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance demand planning processes, tools, and systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and advanced analytics adoption
• Maintain data integrity across systems and ensure master data accuracy

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Focus on Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field preferred
• 3–8+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or analytics
• Experience in S&OP/IBP processes preferred
• Experience in medical device industry and FDA requirements preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling)
• Experience with ERP and planning systems (SAP APO/IBP preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional leadership capability

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.