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Scope Reporting to the Associate Director, North America Transportation Compliance, Freight Pay/Audit & Analytics, the Sr. Manager, Transportation Operations is responsible for driving financial performance across inbound and outbound transportation activities supporting Becton Dickinson's manufacturing, sterilization, supplier, and warehouse operations. This role provides strategic oversight of transportation financial results, including annual budget development, quarterly forecasting, and monthly variance analysis. The Sr. Manager partners closely with business operations to ensure cost performance aligns with expectations, identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to deliver BD Excellence Deployment and achieve cost savings targets while enhancing customer experience. The Sr. Manager also plays a key role in developing and executing "Cost to Win" strategies, assessing process changes, aligning stakeholders, and driving implementation to deliver measurable results. Managing North America finished goods transportation spend of approximately $275M, this role is critical in ensuring effective governance and cost control. Responsibilities include overseeing the carrier rate process, ensuring compliance with Delegation of Authority, and maintaining accurate rate agreements for transportation planning and Freight Audit. Job Description We are the makers of possible 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. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. Key Responsibilities * Lead Strategic Initiatives: Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, high-impact supply chain programs and projects that bring value within the integrated supply chain, with a focus on North America. * Cost Optimization & Service Improvement: Identify, recommend, and lead initiatives aimed at reducing transportation costs and improving service levels across the network. * BD Excellence deployment: * Drive deployment of BD Excellence approach, process and practices to sustain improvement, shape culture and grow empowerment. * Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as procurement, warehousing, and customer service to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain operations. * Carrier Relationship Management: Support the management of third-party carrier relationships to ensure transportation needs are met in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner. * Financial Performance Management: Partner with assigned business units to handle annual freight budgets, including: * Developing baseline spend data for budget creation. * Performing quarterly budget refreshes based on actual performance and updated assumptions. * Conducting meticulous monthly variance analysis and providing actionable insights to guide decision-making. * Performance Monitoring: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and dashboards to monitor transportation operations and drive continuous improvement. * Strategy Development: Contribute to the North America transportation strategy for inbound and outbound operations, focusing on technology, systems, and analytics to meet internal and external customer needs. * Carrier Rate Governance: Oversee the carrier rate process, collaborating with Procurement to ensure contracts and rate agreements are properly driven, retained, and disseminated for Transportation Management System (TMS) planning and freight audit/pay processes. * Parcel Operations Oversight: Handle the North America parcel analysis function, including: * Building and maintaining dashboards to monitor spend and activity. * Serving as the subject matter expert on pricing agreements, service types, freight characteristics Experience Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Integrated Supply Chain, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Transportation Management, Planning/Inventory Management, Distribution Management, Analytics, Technical Systems, or Customer Management. Proven track record to handle multiple priorities, establish clear targets and objectives, and deliver projects on time, including oversight of third-party providers through defined KPIs and performance metrics. Strong understanding of enterprise systems such as SAP, JDE, BI, BY TMS, and other relational database sources to support metrics, dashboards, management reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for North America Transportation Operations. Advanced proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Excel, etc.) to design and maintain dashboards that drive operational insights and decision-making. Demonstrated experience as a hands-on leader, with the ability to engage, influence, and advise stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and alignment across complex projects. CORE COMPETENCIES Project Management Excellence: Strong ability to plan, complete, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within scope. Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels, functions, and cultures; operates with a strong sense of urgency. Process Improvement Leadership: Proven track record of driving sustainable process improvements and operational efficiencies. Matrix Navigation: Skilled at building relationships and driving initiatives within a highly matrixed organization. Analytical & Technical Expertise: Advanced analytical skills and system proficiency; adept at leveraging data for decision-making. Problem-Solving Methodologies: Formal training or experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar structured problem-solving approaches preferred. Self-Directed Execution: Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight timelines. Cross-Functional Awareness: Strong understanding of timing, dependencies, and trade-offs across multiple functional areas; capable of negotiating solutions based on business priorities. Change Management & Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to lead change, facilitate discussions, and translate ambiguous business needs into actionable strategies. Technical Proficiency: Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and data visualization tools such as Power BI. Critical Thinking: Success in converting complex or unclear business requirements into clear strategies and development plans for teams and individuals. EDUCATION: * Required: BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Management, Engineering, or Business (or equivalent). * Preferred: Advanced degree, M.S., MBA CERTIFICATIONS: * Preferred; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Project Management OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to travel up to 10% At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. 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? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. 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. To learn more about BD visit ********************** Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally-protected characteristics. Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA NJ - Franklin Lakes Additional Locations Work Shift At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You. Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles. Salary Range Information $143,300.00 - $236,500.00 USD Annual