Deliver Supplier Relations Lead

Johnson & Johnson•Memphis, NJ

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech is recruiting for a Deliver Supplier Relations Lead, located in Raritan, NJ or Memphis, TN! About MedTech 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 Overview MedTech Deliver is seeking a multifaceted leader to lead strategic projects that will transform Deliver into a competitive differentiator with a network of flagship distribution centers. This role will collaborate with supply chain partners and external business partners / suppliers to optimize the distribution network and improve capabilities through Process, Automation, and Technology. The position is important to ensure that Deliver has the capabilities to best serve our customers, enable future business strategy, and facilitate profitable, compliant, and sustainable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Medical Technology/Device industry experience.
10-15 years working in supply chain with experience in both supply chain operations and supplier management.
Strong background in project management and business process design.
Strong problem-solving, communication and influencing skills.
Consistent record of working multi-functionally and applying End to End thought processes.
Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a multifaceted environment.
Attention to detail and a drive for ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
English Fluency required

Nice To Haves

E2E supply chain knowledge such as operations, network planning, and/or systems implementations.
Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS certifications.
Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Partner with suppliers to deploy new distribution processes and capabilities to optimize the end-to-end value chain and enable profitable growth.
Collaborate with supply chain and other cross-functional business partners to define future state processes and to document supplier requirements.
Partner with Procurement to ensure that requirements are effectively reflected in contracts.
Work with suppliers to develop supplier workstream project plans, lead the deployment of programs/projects, and monitor progress.
Develop and lead the change management strategy with suppliers.
Identify key performance indicators to measure suppliers and drive accountability during the program/project deployment and during steady-state operations.
Keep partners updated on project issues, issue resolution, risks, and overall project status.
Communicate with various business partners across multiple levels of the organization.
Establish a culture of supplier accountability for delivering targeted business results including quality, EHS, service, and financials.
Drive a continuous improvement approach to achieve year-on-year performance improvements.
Ensure compliance with J&J policies and processes as well as all regulatory requirements.

Benefits

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