Project Manager Distribution

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville Florida United States of America Santa Ana California United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Project Manager Distribution to join our Vision Care team in Jacksonville FL or Santa Ana CA

About Vision

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

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments Ready to join a team thats reimagining how vision is improved Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights science technology and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs from the pediatric to aging eye in a patients lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Project Manager Distribution leads cross functional initiatives that improve distribution performance with a strong focus on inventory allocation network flow and third party logistics execution. This role partners closely with inventory planning supply chain distribution centers and 3PL providers to ensure inventory is positioned correctly and executed accurately. The Project Manager drives projects tied to DC readiness SKU placement allocation logic and operational improvements within both internal and external facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership
Lead distribution projects focused on inventory allocation improvements network optimization DC onboarding and 3PL execution
Own project timelines scope communication risk management and stakeholder alignment
Coordinate across planning supply chain operations logistics and IT to deliver project outcomes

Inventory Allocation and Positioning
Improve inventory allocation strategies to ensure the right products are placed at the right nodes to support customer experience and cost
Analyze demand patterns replenishment settings and shipment data to identify misallocations or capacity risks
Collaborate with planning teams to optimize SKU placements stocking strategies and safety stock
Monitor network inventory flow and troubleshoot issues related to inbound delays overstock and understock

3PL Management and Execution
Partner with 3PLs to align on inventory allocation changes capacity forecasts and operational impacts
Ensure 3PLs execute inventory movements slotting and stocking changes accurately and on time
Lead project-level operating reviews with 3PL teams focused on accuracy throughput and inventory health
Support corrective actions within 3PL operations tied to mispicks inaccuracies shrink or allocation failures
Collaborate with 3PLs on layout changes storage expansion and process redesigns related to inventory flow

Distribution Operations Support
Work with DC and 3PL leaders to validate storage requirements material flow and capacity constraints before allocation changes
Support system layout and process updates needed to operationalize new allocation strategies
Assist with inventory accuracy investigations cycle count improvements and root cause analysis

Data Analysis and Reporting
Develop reporting tools and dashboards for allocation performance network inventory health and 3PL execution
Use WMS planning and replenishment data to build insights and actionable recommendations
Communicate findings clearly to leadership and cross functional teams

Process Improvement
Identify allocation replenishment and 3PL workflow gaps and drive end to end corrective actions
Document standard processes and training materials for allocation and inventory flow updates
Support continuous improvement efforts across DC and 3PL operations

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Business or related field
Five or more years of experience in distribution inventory management supply chain or project management
Strong knowledge of inventory allocation replenishment and distribution center operations
Experience working with or managing 3PL providers
Excellent project leadership skills with the ability to influence across multiple departments
Strong analytical capabilities with experience in Excel Tableau or Power BI
Understanding of WMS planning systems and replenishment tools

Preferred Skills:
Experience with network design slotting strategies or DC capacity modeling
Knowledge of lean or continuous improvement methodologies
Background supporting new DC launches or 3PL transitions

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 please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Budget Management Collaborating Cost Management Demand Forecasting Distribution Management Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) Efficiency Analysis Fact-Based Decision Making Inventory Optimization Issue Escalation Mentorship Order Management Organizing Strategic Supply Chain Management Technical Credibility Transportation Management Warehouse Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122000.00 - $212750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).


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 period10 days

Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year

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