Role Overview
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director of Supply Planning to lead and optimize the supply planning function across Deliver operations. This senior leadership role ensures the effective alignment of supply chain strategies with business goals, driving process standardization, efficiency, and standard methodologies in supply planning and inventory management.
The position reports to the Senior Director Supply Planning and collaborates closely with leaders from Deliver, Operations, Procurement, Logistics & Regional teams.
Job Purpose
Define and govern the global Deliver supply planning & capacity operating model across a multi‑region network of owned and 3PL distribution centers and transportation partners. Deliver frameworks for planning policy, IBP integration, standardized processes, value realization, and risk/resilience outcomes while enabling regions to implement consistently.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Process development & standardization into Operating Model – set the multi‑year Deliver strategy aligned to service, cost, and cash goals; define target process optimization and governance forums.
* Publish global playbooks for DCs and transportation (SOPs, RACIs, indicators, controls) and ensure regional adoption via maturity assessments.
* Support design and delivery for Deliver, inputs/outputs for Supply Review and Management Business Review, including connection to inventory glide path and capacity/labor planning standards.
* Establish scenario frameworks (allocation, mode mix, network risk, launches) and decision guardrails tied to P&L and working capital.
* Define global planning and execution policies: safety stock/DOI targets, lead‑time standards, pack hierarchies, ASN/EDI conformance, carrier/service‑tier rules.
* Run parameter stewardship and process controls; supervise policy conformance and drive corrective actions with regions.
* Sponsor control‑tower and analytics design (OTIF/DIFOT, Perfect Order, DOI/DSI, cost‑to‑serve, decision latency, emissions).
* 3PL/Partner Governance Framework – define the global 3PL/carrier process model.
* Work with margin acceleration program to ensure process capability for value realization portfolio with validated benefits.
* Build Deliver capabilities (process, data, systems); define certification pathways (APICS/CSCP/CLTD) and training for regions; lead global organizational change and communications; reduce decision latency and improve process adherence.
Measurable Outcomes
* Blueprint creation & availability to full Deliver organization aligned to standard methodologies for external benchmark.
* Process maturity index by region/DC baseline.
* Policy conformance % (lead times, ASN, inventory targets).
* Decision latency (Supply>MBR).
* Integration success rate (WMS/TMS/EDI), data FPY (locations, lanes, pack hierarchies), adoption of control‑tower dashboards.
Key Proficiencies Required
* Ability to build effective partnering relationships using persuasiveness and influencing skills.
* Strong organizational skills and interest in planning.
* Drive continuous process improvements.
* Translate sophisticated situations into simple working solutions.
* Manage people in a complex structure, mentor and develop leaders.
* Prioritize and lead multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
* Provide global leadership per the Leadership Imperatives.
* Apply knowledge of products and customers and achieve business requirements.
* Make sound management decisions and identify actions to support company initiatives within the supply chain.
* Apply basic project management techniques.
* Drive cross‑functional alignment through effective communication.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* 10+ years in Deliver/Logistics/Distribution with significant experience defining strategy and global processes; multi‑region exposure required.
* Validated ownership of IBP design for Deliver and linkage to P&l/working capital; scenario and policy design expertise.
* Strong systems and data background: ERP, APS, WMS, TMS, EDI/API standards.
* APICS/CSCP/CLTD/CPIM and/or Lean Six Sigma; degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering.
Desirable
* Black Belt six‑sigma certification.
* Supply chain experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
* Deep understanding of financial processes.
* Experienced ERP / Planning Systems User.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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