Lead Planner Channel Operations

Johnson & Johnson•Shepherdsville, KY

2d•$94,000 - $151,800•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 https://www.jnj.com About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine. This position is a hybrid role and can be located in Titusville, NJ; Somerset, NJ, Louisville, KY Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. The Lead Planner partners strategically with distributors and internal stakeholders to optimize inventory management and fulfillment for the Innovative Medicine portfolio. This role leads the logistics relationship with distributors, driving operational efficiency, resolving customer issues, and enhancing the end-to-end customer experience through innovative policies, procedures, and services.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent University degree required; advanced degree and/or focused degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations preferred
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
Proven data analytics experience to successfully organize, analyze, and interpret data to find opportunities and influence business operations
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
SAP or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems knowledge
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to think strategically and implement solutions

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated customer-centric mentality or customer-facing experience, including strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
Supply Chain knowledge, including Order Management, Forward and Reverse Distribution/Logistics
CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecast and Replenishment) experience
Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

Lead inventory management strategy for the Innovative Medicine portfolio, including planning, order processing, and monitoring inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, engaging external customers, and aligning efforts across supply chain and commercial teams.
Build and influence strategic relationships with Commercial Trade Relations and key Customers to balance priorities and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Lead cross-functional problem-solving for complex challenges, including root cause analysis and resolution of unanticipated events (e.g., product shortages, major disruptions).
Demonstrate advanced analytical competencies to develop dashboards, identify trends, generate insights, and inform strategic decision-making.
Champion customer experience by setting high service standards and leading initiatives that drive customer engagement and continue partnership

Benefits

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 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits