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:
ProcurementJob Sub Function:
Strategic SourcingJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Shepherdsville Kentucky United States of America Somerset New Jersey United States of America Titusville New Jersey United States of AmericaJob Description:
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at position is a hybrid role and can be located in Titusville NJ; Somerset NJ Louisville KY
Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.
The Lead Planner partners strategically with distributors and internal stakeholders to optimize inventory management and fulfillment for the Innovative Medicine portfolio. This role leads the logistics relationship with distributors driving operational efficiency resolving customer issues and enhancing the end-to-end customer experience through innovative policies procedures and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead inventory management strategy for the Innovative Medicine portfolio including planning order processing and monitoring inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives engaging external customers and aligning efforts across supply chain and commercial teams.
Build and influence strategic relationships with Commercial Trade Relations and key Customers to balance priorities and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Lead cross-functional problem-solving for complex challenges including root cause analysis and resolution of unanticipated events (e.g. product shortages major disruptions).
Demonstrate advanced analytical competencies to develop dashboards identify trends generate insights and inform strategic decision-making.
Champion customer experience by setting high service standards and leading initiatives that drive customer engagement and continue partnership
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent University degree required; advanced degree and/or focused degree in Supply Chain Engineering or Operations preferred
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
Proven data analytics experience to successfully organize analyze and interpret data to find opportunities and influence business operations
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
SAP or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems knowledge
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to think strategically and implement solutions
Preferred:
Demonstrated customer-centric mentality or customer-facing experience including strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
Supply Chain knowledge including Order Management Forward and Reverse Distribution/Logistics
CPFR (Collaborative Planning Forecast and Replenishment) experience
Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
Other:
Requires up to 15% domestic travel
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning Business Data Analysis Business Savvy Category Management Strategy Collaborating Communication Compliance Management Customer Alignment Due Diligence Market Savvy Negotiation Problem Solving Process Improvements RFx Management Risk Management Spend Analysis Strategic Sourcing Supplier Collaboration Vendor Management Vendor SelectionThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$94000.00 - $151800.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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