External Operations Planner

Johnson & Johnson • Raritan, NJ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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

We are searching for the best talent for External Operations Planner position. The External Operations Planner is responsible for planning, controlling, and implementing processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement as well as developing / implementing strategies that optimize the supply chain process. Planning addresses capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals and includes customer inventory planning; materials movement and storage; finished goods movement and storage; inventory control; general logistics optimization; and general planning and control.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain related field preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year years of relevant professional work experience
• Experience in Supply Chain / Operations
• Fluent in English
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, OMP or similar MRP planning systems
• Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent organization, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be highly detail oriented with outstanding follow-up skills
• Ability to resolve issues: both technical and supply based

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical supply chains
• Proven knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio including external manufacturers within their scope.
• Manage key supplier relationships to drive improvement in delivery, quality, and total cost of ownership
• Plan inventory per sales forecast, to meet both customer service and inventory targets
• Report the shortages and surpluses of company products to management and be responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Analyze changes in the inventory relating to supply, demand and pricing
• Follow through on problems related to supplier invoicing, receipt, payment and delivery as necessary

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level