Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Supply Chain is a global organization responsible for supplying medicines to markets worldwide. Our mission is to ensure reliable product availability to our patients by applying leading planning processes across the supply chain.

The End-to-End (E2E) Planning organization is responsible for driving the E2E planning processes (Sense & Respond, Scenario Planning, Supply Chain Optimization and Synchronize Network) for the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Configure the End-to-End Supply Chain
• Define inventory de-coupling points and develop replenishment strategies
• Set supply chain parameters in alignment with sites, e.g., batch sizes, make frequencies, safety stock levels, minimum order quantities, lead times, etc.
• Ensure planning parameters (e.g. safety stock, lead times) are effectively implemented
• Develop and Align E2E Production and Inventory Plans
• Ensure accurate generation of requirements (Finished Goods, Bulk, API) across the supply chain
• Develop scenarios to avoid or resolve potential constraints with some guidance and provide this guidance as needed to others to resolve issues
• Is accountable for adherence to the inventory targets by aligning the different MPS with the overall product demand, in line with E2E SC configuration
• Participate in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Process
• Actively participate and represent Global Planning for their brand(s) in the IBP process with some guidance
• Effectively communicate complex scenarios to influence decision-making through IBP process. Supports cross-functional alignment on proposed optimal scenarios.
• Connect the outputs of the Site Supply Review meetings (SRM's), develops the E2E scenarios and resolutions, and translates early warnings into the IBP processes to provide transparency of risks and opportunities to drive profitable trade-off decisions.
• Resolve E2E Issues
• Is accountable for resolving the E2E issues within the STEM process with some guidance
• Lets root cause analysis and stock-out analysis
• Is accountable for allocation of API and bulk, and responsible to work out the allocation of Finished Goods supply to avoid stock-outs, while Customer Management is accountable for the final decision.
• Leads a Matrix Team
• Drives a multi-platform product-based planning team, directly or indirectly, through the Monthly Planning Cycle (MPC) to ensure implementation of the E2E SC configuration, to ensure supply to patients and to achieve the E2E inventory targets
• Represents Planning function on the Value Chain Team (VCT) and drives the E2E planning improvements in line with product strategies, get alignment on the E2E MPC, and incorporate the feedback on projects into the plans

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. An advanced degree is preferred
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant supply chain experience is required
• Supply chain planning experience is required, preferably in a multi-echelon supply chain
• Manufacturing, Supply Chain and/or Logistics experience in the Health Care Industry or related industries is required
• Experience working across organizational boundaries in a global environment is required
• SAP/OMP experience is required
• Demonstrated experience with several of the following processes: inventory management and inventory entitlement, supply chain management, supply planning/master production scheduling, scenario analysis, IBP, process excellence (Lean, 6sigma), and systems (SAP R/3, APO, BW, OMP)
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist
• Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different departments and all levels
• Utilizes business and financial acumen to influence E2E decisions & key outcomes.
• Strong communication, analytical and quantitative skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex scenarios to senior leadership with minimal guidance.