About The Role

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function

End-to-End Planning

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Global Supply Network Planning Sr. Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Supply Network Planners and is responsible for ensuring that worldwide allocations / deployments of inventory deliver the most effective customer service experience for our customers worldwide. This individual manages the supply review process for Wound Closure & Healing.

You will work in close collaboration with the regional planning, global commercial marketing, external operations, projects and manufacturing groups to ensure that there is a clear and concise process for proactively managing vulnerable supply situations

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Guaynabo, PR ; Raritan, NJ - Requisition Number: R-095098

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Key Responsibilities

Manages global customer service levels to target / or above through:

a. Value stream supply network planning management approach,
b. Rapid response supply network planning team management approach,
c. Best in class service interruption escalation management process.

Responsible for the weekly product / service vulnerability process.
Lead Integrated Business Plan (IBP) discussions with Regional Plan teams and Commercial and Finance partners.
Maintains and develops tools and processes to analyze, review and resolve any misalignments between demand, supply, and capacity.
Ensures close collaboration with the Supply Network Planning team and the regional planning partners to reconcile and synchronize supply with demand expectations and ensure optimal customer service to end customer and affiliates, while managing inventory to target levels.
Provides leadership and guidance on the demand, supply and distribution planning processes that drive cost-effective stock-inventory availability while protecting customer service through a robust supply review process.
Develops and ensures that appropriate planning processes and systems are in place to execute the supply network planning operations that are compliant with corporate policies at all times.
Manages the worldwide Supply Network Planning maturity assessment and strategic roadmap.
Ensures understanding and communication on the business consequences arising from planning / allocation trade-offs. Applying scenario planning and escalation for decision making where required.
Responsible for achieving on time in full (OTIF) at allocation targets and driving continuous improvements in this area.
Responsible for achieving backorder targets and driving continuous improvements in this area.
Ensures activities performed are compliant with the Ethicon Quality System.
Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all company guidelines and policies.
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor's degree is required.
MBA or equivalent master’s degree is desirable
APICS or Process Excellence (ex. Lean, Six Sigma) certification is highly preferred.

Experience and Skills

A minimum of 8 years of related experience in the areas of planning, materials management, logistics, inventory control, sourcing, or procurement is required.
5+ years’ experience in a supply chain role involving supply and / or demand planning is required.
Understanding of end to end supply chain interactions and interdependencies is required.
Experience in S&OP or IBP is required.
Strong analytical and financial skills is required.
Strong strategic vision on planning processes and inventory management is required.
Leadership / supervisory experience is a must with proven experience in leading teams.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate at all levels in the organization is required.
Fluency in English is required.
Proficient in MS office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Planning, Flow Charts, and management of database tools is required.
Proven leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
Sound Knowledge of ERP system, MRP, and DP, is preferred.

Other

Participation in conference calls and meetings during late night/early morning hours may be required occasionally.
This position may require up to 25% of travel both internationally and domestically.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Leading Change, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Operations Management, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Planning, Team Management