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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:
Asset installation and utilization
Customer service and operations
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:
Understand business strategy, growth drivers, and market‑specific priorities
Translate commercial ambition into executable supply chain plans
Play a critical role in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) by:
Providing insights into demand signals, capacity constraints, and risk/opportunity trade‑offs
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:
Asset efficiency and utilization
New asset installation and deployment planning
New Product Introductions (NPIs) and other growth enablers
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:
Drive improvements in collaboration, visibility, and execution
Resolve systemic issues and remove recurring constraints
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
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