End To End Planning Manager, Orthopedics
About The Position
The Manager, End-to-End Planning is responsible for the planning strategy and execution for the Spine product portfolio. The role drives disciplined planning execution, Integrated Business Planning (IBP)/Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and new product launch readiness to support service, growth, and operational performance. The position influences global supply chain decisions and partners with leaders across Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Regional Supply Chain, and Product Management to improve supply reliability, inventory health, launch readiness, scenario planning, and executive decision-making. The position is based in Raynham, Massachusetts, or West Chester, Pennsylvania, and may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel. Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate its Orthopedics business as DePuy Synthes; following completion of the transaction, anticipated within 18 to 24 months and subject to customary conditions and approvals, the employee is expected to become an employee of DePuy Synthes under its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least six years of progressive supply chain planning, operations, or related business experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in one or more of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP/IBP, new product launch, or technical operations.
- Experience working across organizational boundaries in a global, matrixed environment.
- Advanced knowledge of ERP and advanced planning systems, including SAP, APO, OMP, or equivalent platforms.
- Strong scenario planning, analytical, digital, and visualization capabilities, including Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or equivalent tools.
- Business acumen across end-to-end supply chain, commercial priorities, financial trade-offs, inventory strategy, and executive-level communication.
- Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to translate complex supply chain constraints into clear business options, trade-offs, and recommended decisions.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Regional Supply Chain, and Product Management.
- English proficiency.
- Up to 10% domestic and/or international travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting medical device, regulated manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, or other complex global supply chain environments.
- Experience with new product introduction planning, lifecycle management, portfolio transitions, regulatory transitions, or supply network changes.
- Supply chain certification such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent credentials.
- Additional language capabilities may be beneficial for global stakeholder support.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end planning strategy and execution for the Spine product portfolio, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures.
- Manage and collaborate across demand, supply, inventory, service, capacity, and supply risk to deliver financial and service goals.
- Govern planning methods, parameters, segmentation, tolerances, alerts, escalation thresholds, and critical decision processes across the global planning network.
- Drive inventory strategy, replenishment approach, decoupling points, safety stock, lead times, and other planning parameters.
- Lead exception-based and scenario-based planning to resolve demand, supply, inventory, and capacity imbalances while balancing customer service, cost, risk, and inventory exposure.
- Participate in S&OP/IBP forums and frame risks, opportunities, assumptions, trade-offs, and recommendations for senior leadership decisions.
- Drive planning readiness for new product introductions, lifecycle changes, regional launches, regulatory transitions, and supply network changes.
- Own planning performance management across OTIF, CBO, plan attainment, forecast accuracy, inventory days of supply, SLOB, backorder reduction, and supply commit adherence.
- Lead, coach, and develop End-to-End Planning Analysts, building an inclusive, high-performing team with clear goals, accountability, and development plans.
- Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
- For staff supervised or led, ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and that necessary resources are available and in good condition, if applicable.
- Ensure personal and company compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
- Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
- Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington, subject to policy and date of hire.
- 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, or foster care of a child.
- Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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
Manager
