Job Function
Supply Chain Planning – End-to-End Planning
Job Sub Function
End-to-End Planning
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations
Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands, Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Madrid, Spain, Pomezia, Roma, Italy, Prague, Czechia, Umkirch, Germany, Warsaw, Masovian, Poland, Zuchwil, Switzerland
Job Overview
The Supply Chain Director, CEE & Trade is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end supply chain across a strategically critical EMEA market, encompassing the CEE & Trade markets. The role carries full accountability for supply chain execution, asset deployment and utilization, customer service and operations, and reliable delivery to end customers.
A core member of the regional leadership team, the Supply Chain Leader translates business strategy into supply chain plans, delivers insights into demand and capacity dynamics, and ensures optimal cost‑to‑serve while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
End‑to‑End Supply Chain Leadership
* Own and lead the end‑to‑end supply chain across the CEE & Trade Markets, from demand shaping and asset strategy through to customer delivery and service execution.
* Provide functional leadership to in‑market Supply Chain Leaders, covering:
o Asset installation and utilization
o Customer service and operations
o Order fulfilment and delivery execution
* Ensure consistent, high‑performance supply chain standards across diverse markets and operating models.
Business Partnership & IBP Leadership
* Partner closely with the CEE & Trade Commercial Leaders and market leadership teams to:
o Understand business strategy, growth drivers, and market‑specific priorities
o Translate commercial ambition into executable supply chain plans
* Play a critical role in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) by:
o Providing insights into demand signals, capacity constraints, and risk/opportunity trade‑offs
o Shaping and challenging demand plans to support growth while protecting service and cost performance
* Act as a trusted advisor to commercial and regional leaders on supply chain implications of market decisions.
Asset Strategy, Growth & Enablement
* Lead cluster‑wide strategies for:
o Asset efficiency and utilization
o New asset installation and deployment planning
o New Product Introductions (NPIs) and other growth enablers
o Life cycle management within the portfolio
* Ensure capital and asset deployment decisions are aligned to demand evolution, customer needs, and long‑term business strategy.
* Drive standardization and best‑practice sharing across markets to accelerate time‑to‑value.
Cost Optimization & Service Excellence
* Lead initiatives to optimize the end‑to‑end cost‑to‑serve while maintaining or improving customer service levels.
* Identify structural cost improvement opportunities across logistics, operations, asset usage, and service models.
* Balance service, growth, and cost trade‑offs to deliver optimal outcomes for both customers and the enterprise.
Global Platform & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Partner with International and Global Supply Chain teams to:
o Drive improvements in collaboration, visibility, and execution
o Resolve systemic issues and remove recurring constraints
o Influence global capabilities, tools, and standards based on regional needs
People Leadership & Capability Building
* Lead, coach, and develop in‑market supply chain leaders, building a strong, succession‑ready talent pipeline.
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus across the cluster.
* Drive engagement and alignment across geographically and culturally diverse teams.
Required Skills
* Analytical Reasoning
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Demand Forecasting
* Demand Planning
* Differential Insights
* Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
* Financial Competence
* Inventory Optimization
* Manufacturing Flow Management
* Materials Handling
* Mentorship
* Organizing
* Procurement Policies
* Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)
* Strategic Supply Chain Management
* Supply Chain
* Supply Planning
* Tactical Planning
* Technical Credibility
Preferred Skills
* Analytical Reasoning
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Demand Forecasting
* Demand Planning
* Differential Insights
* Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
* Financial Competence
* Inventory Optimization
* Manufacturing Flow Management
* Materials Handling
* Mentorship
* Organizing
* Procurement Policies
* Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)
* Strategic Supply Chain Management
* Supply Chain
* Supply Planning
* Tactical Planning
* Technical Credibility
Benefits
* Annual bonus with target (% of pay) dependent on pay grade/location
* Sales commissions
* Vacation days
* Parental leave (minimum 12 weeks)
* Bereavement leave
* Caregiver leave
* Volunteer leave
* Well‑being reimbursement
* Programs for financial, physical and mental health
* Service anniversary and recognition awards
* Various insurance plans (employee and eligible dependents in some locations)
EEO Statement
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.
Accommodation Statement
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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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