Global Hub Inventory Manager – Joints (Orthopedics)

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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Global Hub Inventory Manager Joints to join our team in one of our US DePuy Synthes locations (Palm Beach FL; Raynham MA; Warsaw IN; West Chester PA)

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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 that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About Orthopaedics

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 the possibilities of Orthopaedics Ready to join a team thats reimagining how we heal Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports extremities and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at as a people leader within the Inventory Planning department. Helps establish and implement projects programs and processes in support of the organizations overall supply chain planning strategy. Applies advanced knowledge of the inventory planning field to establish best of class policies procedures and plans for the area. Accountable for execution and quality of regional/global inventory initiatives.

Trains manages and develops junior analyst(s) to enhance the organizations pipeline of talent.

Key responsibilities

• Own and execute Inventory Planning projects with direct accountability for one of the companys business platforms. Own programs and processes that support the overall supply chain planning strategy.

• Manage key relationships in a matrixed organization including Value Stream E2E Planning Supply/Demand Planning Regional Planning Operations etc.

• Improve inventory management policies standards guidelines systems and procedures to drive best-in-class practices.

• Lead and coordinate Regional and/or Global inventory initiatives including Inventory Entitlement Multi Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) Inventory Replenishment Policies SLOB prevention/reduction Inventory Projections/Reporting/KPIs IBP integration master-data improvements and inventory optimization projects (including tracking and governance).

• Deliver trainings knowledge sharing and development activities to keep the team informed on trends and new practices in inventory management and supply chain planning.

• Maintain hands-on analytic and planning responsibilities as needed; validate and approve key analyses and recommendations prior to stakeholder delivery.

• Ensure high standards of documentation data integrity and reproducible analyses.

People-management responsibilities (direct report 1)

• Directly manage one inventory analyst/specialist: run regular 1:1s set clear objectives assign work and prioritize tasks.

• Coach mentor and develop the direct reports technical skills and career growth through regular feedback development plans and training opportunities.

• Conduct performance reviews set measurable goals and monitor progress; provide corrective coaching when needed.

• Review and approve the direct reports deliverables and sign off on key outputs affecting inventory policies or financial metrics.

• Participate in hiring and onboarding for the inventory planning team when needed; provide interview support and input on candidate selection.

• Advocate for team priorities with cross-functional stakeholders and negotiate resources and timelines.

Success metrics

• Accuracy timeliness and business adoption of inventory reports projections and KPIs. Trusted voice in platform IBP reviews.

• Measurable improvements in inventory efficiency (e.g. reduced SLOB optimized safety stock improved service levels).

• Direct report development and performance (goal attainment skill progression engagement).

• Acceptance and execution of inventory optimization initiatives.

• Stakeholder satisfaction with inventory planning outputs and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Business Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 5 years of inventory planning / supply chain planning experience (or equivalent) with demonstrated expertise in inventory optimization and replenishment policies.

• Strong analytical skills with experience using planning systems data analytics (Alteryx Tableau Python R SQL) advanced Excel and familiarity with MEIO or other inventory optimization tools.

• Proven track record of driving cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders.

Preferred skills

• Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

• Familiarity with global/regional inventory entitlement frameworks and multi-echelon optimization techniques.

• APICS certification preferred.

Competencies & behaviors

• Strong coaching and communication skills; able to translate technical analysis for non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with high standards for data quality and reproducibility.

• Comfortable balancing hands-on analysis with managerial responsibilities and prioritization.

• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous-improvement mindset.

• Demonstrates J&J leadership behaviors and upholds Johnson & Johnsons Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily interactions.

Working conditions / reporting line

• Reports to: Sr Global Inventory Manager

• Direct reports: 1 inventory planning analyst/specialist.

• Location: Any US DePuy Synthes location (Palm Beach FL; Raynham MA; Warsaw IN; West Chester PA)

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.

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