**Job Description Summary** The Supply & Inventory Planner EMEA determines the quantities by product required to maintain target inventory levels and order product from source to replenish based upon appropriate lead time. She/he coordinates finished goods sourcing activities across Plants and External Supplier Network optimizing available capacity and assets. The Supply & Inventory Planner EMEA drives IBP Supply consensus and macro level capacity management. She/he also recommends and set inventory levels to support the region's service levels in alignment with the Global Business and Supply Chain objectives. **Job Description** **Main Responsibilities, Duties & Accountabilities** Supply & Inventory planning + Responsible for regional service level achievement for assigned product groups in alignment with global recommendations + Responsible for performing & facilitating allocation decisions in short supply situations + Define the appropriate planning strategy (MTO/MTS/ATO) aligned with manufacturing practices, including understanding and supporting appropriate master data maintenance to enable auto-deployment of requirements + Document and maintain lead times within the integrated supply chain that will affect required inventory levels + Engage with the worldwide planning organization on management of long term product supply shortages + Work with global and regional supply chain teams to achieve an optimal distribution network, and maintain a key coordination point with local warehouse management and transportation functions – including by supporting/driving Sales & Operations Execution meetings at the regional and global level IBP process facilitation + Facilitate the Regional Demand/Supply Review and represent that information in the Regional IBP meetings: ensure timely collection and review of the appropriate information required to accurately determine regional production plan and eliminate any inefficiencies potentially impacting the key metrics + Support WW Supply Chain key initiatives to accomplish best in class forecast accuracy and provide support in meeting goals across all other SC KPI's to ultimately help manage production/distribution costs Business performance management + Translate business/supply chain needs into supply needs + Work closely with plant to understand capacity resources, LTP and lead product changes and launches + Maintain a strong link with the business activities and global issues as they may affect respective products sold in the region regardless of where the products are manufactured. **Qualifications** + University degree in Business, Supply Chain or related fields. + Proficient with definitions, parameters and variables of demand and supply planning performance metrics, capable to translate these metrics into meaningful business outcomes and capable to recommend corrective action + Solid understanding of the IBP Process with specific awareness of dependent activities within the IBP cycle. + Strong analytical skills, capable to drill-down for root cause analysis, linked to capability to synthesize and translate findings into business language + Skilled to think at tactical and strategic levels and to tailor communication to different levels in the organization + Ability to set targets and establish plans to drive metric improvement to target at regional level + Proficient in the use of Excel, Power Point and Word + Excellent interpersonal skills + Business level proficiency in English required, other European language knowledge a plus **Additional Qualifications** + APICS certification is a plus + Experience in Supply Chain is preferred + ERP experiences such as SAP or tools such as APO, SCM are a plus Required Skills Optional Skills . **Primary Work Location** CHE Eysins - Business Park Terre-Bonne **Additional Locations** **Work Shift** Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.