WW Inventory & Optimization Lead Brazil

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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 & Johnson is recruiting for a WW Inventory & Optimization Lead located in Guaynabo Puerto Rico.

The WW Inventory & Optimization Lead will be responsible for leading key inventory entitlement processes developing actionable analytics and translating data into business decisions that balance customer service inventory efficiency and financial commitments. This individual will partner closely with regional supply chain planning finance commercial and operations teams to ensure inventory strategies are understood governed and executed effectively.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking supply chain professional who is passionate about analytics digital solutions continuous improvement and challenging the status quo. The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen Power BI and data visualization experience and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance how inventory decisions are made monitored and governed.

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):

Puerto Rico - Req#: R-084812

Belgium Req#: R-085765

Brazil - Req#: - R-085771

• Lead the inventory entitlement process for Wound Closure & Healing and Biosurgery main storage locations ensuring inventory targets are aligned with service level expectations supply chain strategy and financial commitments.
• Develop maintain and enhance inventory analytics reporting tools and dashboards to provide visibility into entitlement safety stock cycle stock inventory targets excess backorders and optimization opportunities.
• Partner with global and regional supply chain teams to monitor inventory performance identify risks and opportunities and drive actions that support inventory reduction service improvement and business continuity.
• Build and monitor key performance indicators and governance routines to ensure inventory plans are respected optimization initiatives are progressing and performance gaps are addressed in a timely manner.
• Prepare analyses and executive-level content for key business planning processes inventory reviews financial updates and leadership discussions.
• Translate complex data into clear insights recommendations and business actions for cross-functional stakeholders including supply chain planning finance commercial and operations teams.
• Challenge current processes assumptions and ways of working by identifying opportunities for simplification automation digital enablement and improved decision-making.
• Support scenario modeling and what-if analysis related to inventory targets demand variability lead time changes deployment strategies service levels and network impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on inventory strategies resolve trade-offs and influence decisions that balance service cost cash and operational feasibility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy reduce manual work improve governance and increase organizational capability in inventory optimization.

• Minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent University Degree required; Focused degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration Finance Data Analytics Operations Management or a related field is preferred.
• An advanced degree such as an MBA Masters in Supply Chain Analytics Engineering or related discipline is preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in supply chain inventory management planning analytics operations finance or a related business function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets identify trends connect business drivers and convert data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing maintaining or using business intelligence tools especially Power BI to support decision-making performance tracking and executive reporting.
• Solid understanding of inventory management concepts including safety stock cycle stock inventory targets service levels backorders demand variability lead time and excess inventory.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics and present insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally influence stakeholders and align teams around priorities trade-offs and business actions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo identify process gaps and recommend practical enhancements.
• Proficiency in English is required. Spanish proficiency is preferred.

• Experience in a global or regional supply chain environment preferably within medical devices healthcare life sciences pharmaceuticals or another regulated industry.
• Advanced Power BI skills including data modeling DAX dashboard design KPI automation and performance optimization.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems advanced planning systems Microsoft Fabric SQL Python Alteryx Power Query or other data automation tools.
• Experience with inventory optimization MEIO network planning entitlement modeling supply planning or scenario analysis.
• Strong business and financial acumen including understanding of inventory commitments working capital cost-to-serve and service level trade-offs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation automation reporting simplification or analytics improvement initiatives.
• Ability to bring fresh ideas leverage technology and proactively identify better ways to manage inventory visibility governance and decision-making.
• Relevant certifications such as APICS/ASCM CPIM CSCP Lean Six Sigma PMP Power BI or other supply chain/data analytics certifications are preferred.

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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