At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity. Learn more at
Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function:
Planning Strategy & Capabilities
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Zug, Switzerland
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking "Demand Planning Transformation Lead (Sr Manager), MT SC Digital" join our TEAM. The role is based in" Belgium, Switzerland or NJ".
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity. Learn more at
About J&J MedTech
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.
Position overview
This position has a Global responsibility to develop & deploy the overall Plan System transformation program for Demand Planning across all MedTech BU's / Regions, managing complex interdependencies with other strategic programs. He / she will shape and deploy the MedTech Plan system vision and comprehensive strategy in alignment with the respective senior stakeholders and ensures the successful delivery of the overall program for Demand Planning.
In addition, this role will help transform / standardize underlying Plan technologies and ensure their integration. The person in this role will demonstrate strong experience in supply chain, planning systems / capabilities, end to end & strategic thinking, digital acumen and will partner with senior executives within the MedTech SC functions.
This position will report to the MedTech Plan Product Owner within the J&J MedTech Supply Chain Digital organization.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
The Demand Planning Transformation Lead is responsible for:
* Shape the MedTech Plan System vision & strategy for Demand Planning to transform the MT planning landscape, and its integration into the MT SC digital transformation strategy and roadmap.
* Develop & deploy Demand Planning system / capability roadmap considering highly complex interdependencies with MT must wins and strategic programs such as SigniFi and TranSCend.
* Overall accountable to develop, refine, and implement the strategy to advance the maturity of our plan systems globally.
* Shape & initiate the multi-year program, including financials, value case, timelines and resource model. Mobilize the program.
* Establish and manage the governance structure and processes.
* Plan and manage delivery of project operationally, including team and schedule management.
* Lead the team to deploy the program.
* Keep abreast with emerging planning concepts and technologies.
* Establish strong alignment and linkages to partner functions such as J&J Technology, MT SC Digital, Commercial, Business Unit Supply Chain & Regional Value Chains, Integrated Business Management.
Qualifications & Experience
Education, experience:
* Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mathematics, Operations or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
* Requires a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within Operations, Supply Chain or large transformation programs.
* Minimum of 5 years Plan business experience.
* Requires people management and development experience. Build and maintain high performance teams.
* Requires strong knowledge of MedTech supply chain.
* Project Management: FPX PL or PMP Certification required, FPX SME preferred.
* APICS / lean six sigma certification preferred.
* Experience in leading complex programs inclusive of local and global scope, in a distributed environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking & planning, communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to work in a complex, multi-system environment.
* Demonstrated hands-on project delivery and managing project timelines in a complex business environment.
* Ability to persuade others in sensitive & complex situations while preserving relationships.
* Manage multiple stakeholders effectively including senior business leaders, vendors, third parties, and subcontractors to achieve overall engagement goal.
* Understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies with other functions.
* Strong background / experience in Supply Chain Planning processes and systems is required. Digital acumen required. Expert knowledge of Advanced Planning Technologies.
* Excellent financial & business acumen to develop multi-year investment plans.
* Global experience (with multiple countries, regions) and associated cultural awareness required. Experience working with virtual teams and matrix organizations.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills. Strength in interdependent partnering and team management.
* Clear understanding of external Supply Chain trends and emerging best practices.
Preferred locations: Diegem, Belgium; Raritan, New Jersey; Zug, Switzerland.
Travel Requirements: 20-30 % international travel.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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