Manager, Distribution

B. Braun Medical, Inc.


Company: B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC
Job Posting Location: Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 12122

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

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Develops and implements logistics plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products to enhance product flow
• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control
• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory, and analyzes requirements to develop strategies that achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports
• Coordinates logistics activities with internal and external customers

The functions listed are not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

Schedule

The traditional hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; flexibility is required due to the Distribution Center operating across two shifts, Monday - Friday. This is an in-office/on-site position.

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Occasional business travel required
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule as needed

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires broad professional and industry knowledge, with the ability to integrate critical information and champion advanced strategies and concepts across the organization
• Drives development of advanced technologies, principles, and processes
• Manages activities of a functional area consisting of at least two departments or major functions through managers and/or experienced employees; responsible for cost, methods, and employee results
• Applies judgment in resolving complex problems based on experience
• Serves as a primary contact on projects and departmental operations; interacts with senior internal and external personnel on issues requiring coordination across organizational lines

Expertise: Qualifications – Education / Experience / Training

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of related experience
• Applicable industry or professional certification

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently uses hands to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties

The preceding functions are representative examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed, including for reasonable accommodation or other business reasons.

Physical Demands

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible force constantly to move objects

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, and Reaching:

• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, push/pull, standing, visual acuity with or without corrective lenses

Activities:

• Occasionally: Push/pull, reaching, standing, walking, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision
• Frequently: Finger movement, hearing (ordinary and fine distinction; hearing protection may be required), sitting, talking (ordinary and loud/quick)

Environmental Conditions

• Frequently: Proximity to moving parts; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Noise Level: Moderate
• Frequently: Office environment, warehouse environment

Salary Range: $101,437-$126,789

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

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.

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