Johnson & Johnson

Supply Planning Lead (US)

In short

DePuy (Johnson & Johnson's Orthopaedics business) is hiring a Supply Planning Lead to own scenario planning, capacity planning, inventory management, and S&OP integration for externally manufactured products. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 6 years of work experience including 5 years in demand/supply planning or supply chain management, strong scenario planning skills, and knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/JDE/APO/OMP) plus advanced Excel and data visualization tools. Based across several US sites (Raritan NJ, Raynham MA, Palm Beach Gardens FL, West Chester PA, Warsaw IN), with equivalent postings also open in Ireland and the UK.

About Orthopedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, DePuy is developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. The Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems, building solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
DePuy is currently recruiting for a Supply Planning Lead to be based at Raritan, NJ, Raynham, MA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, West Chester, PA or Warsaw, IN.
The Supply Planning Lead is responsible for scenario planning, data flow management, capacity planning, inventory management, resource allocation, product deployment, maintaining planning parameters, STEM escalation & resolution, and annual business planning cycle including spend management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines, this position:
•Drives continuous improvements in the end to end supply chain via value stream mapping and detailed analysis of business information to develop tactical and strategic improvement initiatives.
•Supports the process to integrate new externally manufactured products into the S&OP process, including conducting scenario-based supply analyses to evaluate risks associated with events and developing contingency plans with external supply chains.
•Demonstrates the ability to build and analyze complex statistical models to support best practices in master scheduling, detailed scheduling, capacity planning, and scenario planning across multiple suppliers and brands, including the ability to utilize planning systems to gather key data needed to drive business decisions.
•Advises External Operations management on business and project status.
•Is responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
•For those who supervise or manage a staff, is 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.
•Is responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
•Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; minor in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or Operations is preferred.
•Minimum of six (6) years of working experience and five (5) years of related experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Business Analytics, and/or Supply Chain Management is required.
•Strong scenario planning background is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses and Affiliations
•Understanding of performance trade-offs across supply chain to support decisions on the best use of limited resources is required.
•In depth knowledge of MRP and conceptual knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/JDE/APO/OMP) is required.
•Advanced statistical knowledge and experience in building simulation models is preferred.
•Experience and/or certification in Lean or Six Sigma methodology, APICS CPIM certification is preferred.
•Expertise in MS Excel to minimally include v-look up, pivot tables, macros, graphing and simulations is required.
•Expertise in data visualization tools to build dashboards accessing data from multiple sources is required; expertise in Alteryx to build and run complex mathematical models is preferred.
•Ability to apply analytic techniques to interpret data, identify issues, analyze causes, and provide well-reasoned conclusions and solutions is required.
•Must have the ability to build strong relationships and work independently in a matrix environment, with a strong sense of urgency and with minimal supervision.
•Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across all supply chain function areas is required, including proficiency preparing and delivering presentations.
Preferred Skills
Administrative Support, AI Judgement Integration, Analytical Reasoning, Communication, Compliant Spend, Cost Management, Data Reporting, Demand Planning, Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Negotiation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Resilience, Supply Planning, Sustainable Procurement.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $96,000.00 - $155,250.00.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
•Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
•Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
•Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
•Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
•Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
•Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
•Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
•Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
•Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Note on Business Separation
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

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