SUPPLY NETWORK PLANNING LEAD

Position.
Supply Network Planning Lead Location.
Cork (GSC), Ireland About Us.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day.
Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong” Operating in Ireland since , J&J is one of Ireland’s leading employers with a workforce of more than highly skilled and motivated people across 10 locations, DePuy Synthes, Companies of Johnson & Johnson, is the largest, most comprehensive orthopaedic and neurological business in the world, built upon the strong legacies of two great companies.
DePuy Synthes offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of technology, devices, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials.
Our broad array of inspired, innovative and high-quality offerings helps advance the health and wellbeing of people around the world.
Overview Supply Network Planning is a key supply chain activity providing end to end support for network planning and inventory optimization in our distribution network.
Provides analytical and technical support, problem solves system issues, identifies areas of inventory efficiency and co-ordinates the execution of various supply chain activities ensuring key launch dates are met, and supply effectively supports demand through our distribution network.
The Supply Network Planning lead will lead a team of planners, responsible for but not limited to.
· Escalation point for DC Saturation and capacity issues.
· Point of escalation for DePuy Implant portfolio.
· Responsible for all deployments to connected ASPAC nodes, including exceptions management and master data.
· Responsible for teams inter hub replenishment orders and resolving escalated issues with Logistics, Customer Service (S&OP).
· Managing a team of direct reports through Workday and approving of hours on Fieldglass for contingent workers.
· Accountable for managing, granting system access and training/onboarding new staff members.
· Raising POs for contingency workers and working with talent acquisition on recruitment of new team members.
· Responsible for your team’s generation of T3s used in cross collaboration connects on constrained brand families and NPI projects.
· Escalation and accountable point of contact for IT, service, supply and demand issues.
· MDR (Medical Device Regulation) project.
The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have.
· Managing inter hub replenishment orders and resolving issues with Logistics, Customer Service, planning and sales and operations (S&OP).
· Complete analysis on the saturation levels between hubs including managing of excess of inventory by effectively managing excess and responding to backorders.
· Lead the communication around supply and demand during times of constraints using constrained distribution(T3) files to highlight time to recovery.
· Coordinate inventory allocation and utilization throughout network during times of constraint with STEM, ISG, Demand Management, PP&L, and GPM.
· Ensure SAP APO Parameters and indicators are effectively set/ managed, through collaboration with key stakeholders.
· Maintain accurate master, regulatory and transactional data in relative systems.
· Identify root-cause and work with supply chain partners to resolve supply issues.
Communicate these supply issues/ plans through S&OP Process and to SNP Group, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and In-Market Supply Partners as appropriate.
· Provide day-to-day availability dates through S&OP process for customer service.
· Provide Supply Commit dates to Demand Planning and In-Market Supply partners for out-of-forecast requirements, in conjunction with manufacturing planning.
· Engage in the constraint’s management & global allocations process according to procedure.
· Identify, monitor, and advise on risk opportunities and priorities to aid tactical and strategic decision making.
· Participate in metrics reviews with cross-functional teams and attend/contribute to other calls / meetings.
· Participate in projects to continuously improve planning / supply chain and inventory optimization processes.
· Escalate and engage with IT to address issues/ errors.
· Implement Multi-Variant switches on the RAD in conjunction with inventory optimization.
· Actively participate in the Global Control Tower platforms, including but not limited to root causing, corrective actions, A3 problem solving for your given site/sites.
· Initiate and collaborate with GPM and wider teams on constraint management and global allocations process and procedure.
· Engagement in Inventory Entitlement changes in Primary/Secondary hubs.
In addition, co-ordination of inventory changes in ASPAC region and co-ordination of feedback.
· Assume Core team member responsibilities during new product introductions to facilitate supply chain readiness and oversee the launch activities · Other business requirements as required by management · Engagement with all stakeholders for progression of supply feedback loop tool, to enhance our regional partners and end customer experience.
Qualifications We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following requirements.
Essential.
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent · Advanced Excel/intermediate · 4+ years related experience · MRP/ERP systems concept knowledge · Advanced Planning Systems experience (APS/APO) · Data mining / reporting skills · Excel and data visualization tools · Experience within the healthcare regulated industry · Experience in presenting trade off decisions Desirable.
· Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or Operations · Planning experience.
· Alteryx · Green belt six-sigma certification · APICS Certification · Data visualization creation experience Required knowledge, skills, abilities, certification/licenses · Strong organizational skills · Problem solving · Analytical · Pro-Active approach · Accuracy with attention to detail · Work in fast-paced environment · Flexible and prioritizes · Communicate across functions and levels · Understands KPI’s/metrics · Ability work with limited supervision · Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions · Ability to lead a virtual and in person team · Ability to persuade and influence others · Strong team leader · Ability to drive continuous process improvements Other Ø Reports to Supply Network Planning Manager Ø Expected daily interaction in and with; Ø Site Control Towers o Works with other departments o Participates in management reviews o Host business meetings with other functions This is what awaits YOU at J&J.
This is an opportunity to work with a groundbreaking medical device operation and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.
We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities.
At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.
Whether you’re one of the people who work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer.
An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education Excellent Benefits #LI-CH2