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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Supply Chain Planning **Job Sub** **Function:** Planning Strategy & Capabilities **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America **Job Description:** Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. The Senior Manager will plan and control inventory of finished goods to meet sales and distribution demand. Analyze inventory levels, inventory positioning and production and sale forecasts. Oversees routing, scheduling, and storing of goods. Manage and improve inventory efficiency to ensure on time delivery and cost saving. At this level, the position has a greater degree of impact on the business results and is the integrator of Regions and Supply chain nodes in the planning processes optimization through a robust inventory governance and continues improvement strategy. Responsibilities: + Develops and implements inventory policies, standards, target setting [Base business, events, NPI, Rationalizations], guidelines, technology, and procedures across the financial cycles, across supply chain nodes/regions. + Plans inventory per sales forecast, to meet both customer service and inventory targets. Coordinates and schedules the shipment of finished goods from system locations or outside facilities to fulfill contractual agreements with customers across regions. + Follows through on problems related to customer invoicing, receipt, payment and delivery as necessary. + Reports the shortages and surpluses of company products to management. Driving regional engagement and accountability. Manages inventory expenses, orchestrates Material Review Board to minimize SLOB. + Analyzes changes in the inventory for optimization considering supply & demand variability as well as costing [Intercompany Profit in Inventory, COGS, financial reserves drivers/assumpti9ons. Communicates relevant information to appropriate management and sales, finance partners and End to End supply chain sponsors. + Analyzes results and initiates appropriate action to meet business goals. + Improves profitability through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and process improvements on a cross functional basis. Planning Processes Maturity Advancement Core responsibilities: + Renewal of Global & Regional Planning governance to enable profitable growth (flexible and efficient processes). + Establishes an effective Supply Feedback Loop process including system enhancements [OMP, Power BI, others], Including APS Parameters setups/renewal applying Inventory Entitlement Model + Acts as primary liaison & integrator with Global Plan CET & Finance partners to ensure alignment of strategies, objectives, and execution. + Leads monthly IBP – Planning processes improvement ideation, tracking sessions and consolidates updates/project scorecard for sponsor updates. + Leads Distribution optimization CIP harvesting sessions and initiatives execution tracking. + Drives a documented and formal training program to ensure consistency on use of APS system planning functionality. + Know & follow EES policies and procedures and assures that direct reports know and follow EES policies and procedures related to work activities performed in area of responsibility. + Completes trainings in area of responsibility and assures that direct reports are trained in area of responsibility within allowed time-period. + Observes and promotes safety, security, industrial hygiene and other rules established by the company. Attend applicable health, environmental, and safety training programs. Sets standards for safe behaviors. Recognize and reward safe behaviors in others. Ensure that direct reports employ safe practices. Enforce safety policies and procedures. Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Materials Management or bachelor’s in sciences with Major in Engineering; MBA is preferred. + A minimum of 6 years of operations management and leadership experience is required. + Manufacturing / plant management, planning / materials management and sourcing / procurement experience is required. + Minimum 3 years of People Leadership experience is required. + Minimum 3 years hands on working experience with inventory / planning / order management / MRP computer systems experience is required. + Experience with ERP (SAP/APO/SNP/LlamaSoft) & Advanced Planning Systems (OMP) is preferred. + Experience with ERP (SAP/APO/SNP) & Advanced Planning Systems (OMP, LlamaSoft) preferred. + Proficient in MS office programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Project Planning, E-mail, Flow Charts and management of database tools. + Green Belt Six Sigma Certification preferred. + DRIVE Certification preferred. + Process Excellence & CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory Management / IBF) Certifications preferred. 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. Johnson and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $116,000 - $200,100 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits