Sr. Planner - Johnson and Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Sr. Planner to join our team located in Milpitas, CA.

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/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

**There is a pre-identified candidate for consideration. However, all applications will still be reviewed**

The Sr. Planner Manages inventory targets and supply plans for assigned product lines using OMP/SAP and working with External Manufacturing groups and suppliers as appropriate. Supports monthly IBP process by creating Supply Review Meeting deck, tracking and reporting PLAN metrics, and inventory glide paths. Supports scenario planning by creating supply scenarios to support Demand Changes, Projects, Supply Chain challenges/opportunities, STEMs, EOL (End of Life), LTB (Last Time Buys), etc. Supports the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by being the POC for site PLAN and overseeing site PLAN activities, tracking on time or escalating as appropriate. Supports SAP Master Data/Document maintenance for PLAN.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, execute, and manage the daily planning to achieve customer service, LIFR and inventory goals.
• Develop intimately deep cross site and cross functional relationships and communication with Suppliers, Demand
• Planning, Sales, Customer Service, and Distribution/ Logistics to adjust plans for changes in forecast or actual supply or
• customer orders.
• Demonstrate comfortability with creating and managing complex business scenarios.
• Manage and proactively communicate supply status and critical supply chain metrics. Perform ad-hoc analytical
• analysis, recognize issues, develop plan for resolution, and implement and / or influence the support of key partners to
• aid implementation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with presentation of information.
• Work with plants, sourcing partners and internal cross-functional organizations to improve product cycle time and
• increase supply flexibility and reliability.
• Assess and manage partner capacity requirements and capabilities as applicable.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels utilizing entitlement modeling and identify and drive minimization of write-offs.
• Represent and make supply commitments on behalf of supply chain organization on New Product Launches and
• Product Extensions while assuming POC/Lead for PLAN site activities.
• Effectively manage phase in and phase out or product changes.
• Review, approve, and coordinate implementation of Document Change Orders and maintain PLAN SAP master data.
• Communication with WW partners with respect to Supply Capabilities and projected output.
• Key stakeholder in Global Sales and Operations Planning Process.
• Participate in Global Supply Chain initiatives.
• Responsible for timely and correct supply towards our affiliates / customers, monitors effectiveness of the team
• activities, and acts as a supply chain coordinator to push improvements.
• Manage Purchase Orders including changes and exception handling.
• Monitor, prepare, and publish Weekly / Monthly PLAN metrics including Supplier & Shipment Performance MetricsEducation:
• University Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certifications & Supply Chain Certification (APICS) desirable.
Experience and Skills:
Required:

• 5 years related experience

• First class organizational skills required.

• Experience working in a Supply Chain environment required.

• Accuracy with attention to detail required

• Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions required

• Supply Planning Skills required.

• Ability to be innovative while persuading and influencing others is required.

• Ability to analyze large sets of data and present them in a cohesive manner emphasizing main points.

• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional/ virtual teams where required. Ability

• to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both

• written & oral forms.

• Ability to drive & apply continuous process improvement tools and improvements to day-to-day functions

• and projects.

• Working knowledge of financial processes preferred.

• Proficient user of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required

• 5% travel domestically and internationally

Preferred:

• 5 years of combined Planning (Supply/Demand), NPI (New Product Introduction), Inventory Management, and Supply Chain experience.

• Experience with ERP (SAP/APO/SNP) & Advanced Planning Systems (OMP) is preferred

Additional Information:

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $90,000.00 to $121,900.00
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

There is a pre-identified candidate for consideration. However, all applications will still be reviewed

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .