Demand Planning Separation
Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, PA
•$122,000 - $245,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Demand Planning Separation role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate demand signals during a period of business transformation. This position supports the Plan function within Supply Chain by developing demand forecasts, analyzing trends, and partnering cross-functionally to enable service continuity and inventory optimization. The role offers high visibility and impact as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone organization, contributing directly to customer service, operational stability, and data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- Typically requires 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or analytics.
- Experience working with forecasting methodologies, demand planning tools, and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- English language proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting S&OP or IBP processes.
- Familiarity with demand planning systems (e.g., SAP APO/IBP or similar platforms).
- Experience supporting business transformations, separations, or large-scale change initiatives.
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and performance metrics (e.g., MAPE, bias).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- APICS CPIM or similar certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, and input from commercial and supply chain partners.
- Analyze demand variability, forecast accuracy, and bias; identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
- Partner with Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to align demand plans with supply capabilities.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes with high-quality demand insights.
- Monitor product lifecycle changes, including launches, transitions, and discontinuations, and reflect impacts in demand plans.
- Prepare and present demand planning reports, dashboards, and scenario analyses for leadership review.
- Ensure data integrity across planning systems and support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.
- Apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and DePuy Synthes values in all day-to-day interactions and decision-making.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 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
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
