Senior Analyst, Transportation Optimization

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Job Description Reporting to the Sr. Manager,  North America Transportation Optimization, the Sr. Analyst, NA Transportation Optimization  helps identify, prioritize, lead, design, build and/or implement continuous improvement and cost-savings projects.   This is achieved via enhancing operational efficiency, implementing projects, deploying lean methodologies, and applying metrics.   This position will work with and influence NA SC corporate and field transportation associates and enhance their CI capability by training and coaching them on optimization philosophies and methodologies, and keeping optimization at the forefront of Transportation initiatives via effective communications and change management. Support NA Transportation in meeting Cost-to-Win/Cost to Deliver (CTW/CTD) savings targets through planning and oversight of transportation and business optimization activity.  OBJECTIVES:   Enhance the Transportation functions continuous improvement and cost savings attitude and ability by training and coaching them on optimization philosophies and methodologies, and consistently reinforcing them  Identify continuous improvement opportunities by benchmarking and evaluating future supply chain trends and standard methodologies and prioritizing areas of improvement.  Provide E2E visibility of all NA SC key processes (mapping).  Design, implement and lead programs to improve performance areas such as supply cost driver analysis.  Define risk management and business continuity strategies in partnership with OSC Analytics.  Ensure regulatory and business compliance of Cost-to-Win projects by collaborating with applicable groups. Align with all local, state, federal, and BD safety and quality regulations, with all business policies and procedures.  Collaborate with NA SC external vendor partners to facilitate joint continuous improvement initiatives.  Build and/or maintain metrics to track project effectiveness in meeting optimization and cost savings initiatives.  Manage a three-year project portfolio for (CTW/CTD) and Transportation Optimization activities for the NA SC.  Design E2E NA SC Customer-centric metrics, working closely with analytics for dashboard development.  Drive the deployment of Lean, CI, Project Management, and ensuring alignment with BD Excellence methodologies across the business and distribution centers. Ensure improvements are sustained through coaching and leadership.  Support site optimization programs by coordinating with Unit Quality as necessary on Cost-to-Win projects  Act as a facilitator for cross-site activities, business-sponsored Cost-to-Win projects, and deployment of End-to-End Optimization standard methodologies.  Keep current with technology developments impacting company supply chains; develop business cases for implementation and ensure NA SC is trained.  Minimum Requirement: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred. At least 3 years of supply chain experience required Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred. Travel - Up to 25% CSCP certification preferred. At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:  Annual Bonus Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus Potential reimbursement of phone use 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  Workplace accommodations  Other Life Balance Programs   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  Why Join Us? 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