Mgr Out Serv

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

About The Position

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Johnson & Johnson MedTech Orthopaedics is currently seeking Manager, Inventory Planning/Control (EM) to join our TEAM. The role is based in Switzerland or in the US. 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 The Manager, Inventory Planning/Control (EM), is responsible for providing oversight and integration of all outsourced planning activities. They are responsible for improving the processes from procure to pay, and for the development of advanced analytics and reporting capabilities in partnership with the EMSI organization and outsource partner. They will liaise with Plan and EMSI to partner on key initiatives that directly improve supply planning and the seamless two-way flow of information between MedTech Orthopaedics & external suppliers. The ideal candidate will have extensive planning experience to ensure connection of closed-loop procurement and supply planning processes. This position is expected to collaborate openly and to effectively develop key partnerships within the supply chain. As required, this position will lead or support continuous improvement of processes that improve service, quality, or cost.

Requirements

BA/BS degree is required, preferable in Business or Supply Chain
8-10 years of related experience are required
Excellent collaboration and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence is required
Direct experience managing suppliers with excellent knowledge of Plan, ERP, and Procurement is required
Strong written and oral communication skills (English) with ability to confidently present complex information to multiple stakeholders is required
Proven record of creative problem-solving, structured issue resolution, and sound judgement is required
Proactive customer-focus behaviors is required

Nice To Haves

Lean / Six Sigma & Project Management Certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the tactical integration of EM supply against the NRP signal – PO to Goods Receipt to Supplier Payment
Collaborate openly and effectively to create and enhance relationships with the outsource partner, EMSI, Plan, & Source
Continuous improvement of the processes used to integrate supply with external manufacturers
Monitor outsource partner service delivery including cost improvements, process adherence, and critical metrics. Proactively identify and address deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Act as a program manager for continuous improvement of processes that improve service, quality, or cost
Collaborate with outsource partner to identify and deploy improved data analytics and automation projects (small “t” – including VBA, RPA, etc.), including the translation of DPS business requirements into a statement of work (SOW)
Supervise outsource partner resourcing plans to ensure adherence to functional budget
Facilitates the approval of outsource staffing decisions, including new hires and overtime
Ensures that the outsource partner adheres to the STEM issue resolution process which includes root cause analysis and preparation of information that informs recovery
Ensure outsource partner is fully integrated as a representative of Johnson & Johnson MedTech in interactions with suppliers and internal cross-functional partners
As needed, facilitates cross-functional decision making of trade-offs within the EM network
Conversion of DPS net requirements into an attainable supply plan for EM products
Support ERP system enhancements related to external operations and procurement
Supplier / Site level production plans (MPS) file creation
PO management and invoice resolution
Goods receipt prioritization
Master data and metrics
Automation and continuous improvement