Material Assistant

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of Manufacturing Manager, Responsible in
- Managing all material shortages for assigned program in working closely with Purchasing/Planners/Logistic/Manufacturing to ensure supply continuity to keep production lines running.
- Responsible in strategizing and controlling material to meet inventory goals
- Responsible in working with logistic warehouse and production in the materials movement, planning and expediting to support customer
- Responsible in performing regular stock check and Annual Physical Inventory count
- Manage a team of materials handlers performing various jobs, tasks, or duties to support the manufacturing activities while ensure proper production procedures are followed.
- To be proficient in SAP transactions and be able to coach others

**Job Description**:
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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. 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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. Become a maker of possible with us

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible in managing all material shortages for assigned program in working closely with Purchasing/Planners/Logistic/Manufacturing to ensure supply continuity to keep production lines running.
- Responsible in strategizing and controlling material to meet inventory goals
- Responsible in working with logistic warehouse and production in the materials movement, planning and expediting to support customer
- Responsible in performing regular stock check and Annual Physical Inventory count
- Manage a team of materials handlers performing various jobs, tasks, or duties to support the manufacturing activities while ensure proper production procedures are followed.
- To be proficient in SAP transactions and be able to coach others.
- Ensures that acceptable quality is maintained for production processes and that all cGMPs, and ISO regulations are met for his/her area of responsibility.
- Safety and ISO14001 Environmental accountability. Ensure a safe, healthy and environmentally-friendly workplace by observing Company’s rules and procedures. Active involvement in prevention, elimination of potential safety hazards and participation in activities which promotes recycling, replacement and reduction of resource materials.
- Safety & health accountability: Safety and health are important to BD and we encourage the observance of all safety programs and training assigned to you. Such programs are to be attended in a timely manner to ensure that work tasks carried out are in accordance to our safety guidelines and SOPs.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) accountability: Observing GMP rules and procedures.
- Observe BD Code of Ethics.
- Lead/Participate in various continuous improvement initiative / activities to minimize waste and reduce shop floor inventory

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 2-4 years experience in manufacturing environment production/material planning is a bonus
- Prior experience with SAP
- Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in any Engineering/Materials Management Disciplines
- Experience in the manufacturing operation within the Food / Chemicals / Biologics / Flavor / Beverage / Medical Device Industry
- LEAN/Six Sigma experience preferred
- Good communication & coaching skills
- Provides direct and indirect supervision to assigned non-exempt personnel.
- Accountable for the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance of Function and the associated team objectives.
- Accountable to ensure that assigned team members are developed individually as well as collectively as a team
- Accountable for to ensure all assigned operational initiatives are fulfilled timely

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, milita