Logistics Value Stream Lead

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

20h

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 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 We are seeking the best talent for a Logistics Value Stream Lead to be located in Titusville, NJ or Beerse, Belgium. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Titusville, NJ - Requisition Number: R-059606 Beerse, Belgium - Requisition Number: R-060920 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Logistics Value Stream Lead within Johnson & Johnson Technology (JJT) organization to lead the implementation of the Transcend SAP S/4HANA global process template within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. T his role is responsible for deploying the standardized Logistics value stream solution globally that includes IM/WM, Transportation Management, Global Trade Service (GTS) functions ensuring strict adherence to SAP Clean Core principles while designing only legally required localizations. The ideal candidate will bring deep value stream process expertise, a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the life sciences sector, and a collaborative leadership approach with people management skills to successfully guide cross-functional teams through the ERP transformation journey This is a Senior Manager level role in J&J and the position will directly lead a cross-functional team of process experts in the areas of Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM), Transportation Management (TM), and GTS functions. Additionally, they will have matrix leadership over contractors, and support personal such as CEBA and PMO team members. They will be an active member of the IM Supply Chain JJT team, driving global standardization within Innovative Medicine of ERP technology solutions. The VSL will be a key face to the site personal for the specific deployment and will need to be able to shape and influence in the face of resistance to change.

Requirements

University level degree in quality, business/IT technical/scientific area or comparable education/experience.
Deep knowledge of Value Stream processes in a GxP-compliant environment, including commercial distribution, serialization, credit management, and revenue recognition.
Solid understanding of SAP Clean Core principles, extensibility strategies (e.g., In-App, Side-by-Side), and the implications for long-term system sustainability.
Strong leadership, Team and People management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with business leaders, regulatory bodies, and global teams.
Familiarity with CSV, SDLC, GXP
Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry.
Proficiency with SAP tools including S/4HANA modules relevant to the Logistics value streams
Experience with Agile methodology and good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle Management model and documentation

Responsibilities

Roadmap & Backlog Drive identification and prioritization of new technical features and/or enhancements for ERP capabilities to meet IM business needs
Align technology roadmaps to achieve efficient & effective delivery of business & customer value for IM requirements
Balance business value with technical feasibility while prioritizing features, optimizing cost and improving delivery efficiency
Refine program backlog by adding necessary technical features; work with Product Owners and Suppliers to ensure that supplier delivered capacity & architectural integration is understood
Help Product Owners prioritize their backlogs, manage product / platform constraints and resolve cross-team dependencies; manage demand intake as required
Leadership - Value stream Leadership & Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business SMEs, Business Deployment, SAP consultants, validation experts, and system integrators in the execution of Value Stream-related project deliverables.
Lead the functions IM/WM, TM, and GTS to ensure fully integrated end-to-end process design.
Deployment - Solution Delivery & Validation Responsible for Solution Development (build) and testing of the solution, technical cutover, and hypercare within Logistics Valuestream
Deliver detailed solution design, configuration reviews, data migration validation, testing strategy (including GxP and CSV compliance), and business process walkthroughs.
Manage technical delivery and value realization in partnership with Global Template Owners, Technical Product Owners and Ecosystem Owners
Manage alignment of integrated build across Scrum teams to ensure the end-to-end build of each particular part of a solution is compliant and works as designed
Coordinate planning and execution of Technical Testing across scrum teams; Support business workstream lead to plan and complete User Acceptance Testing
Apply compliance requirements within scope of responsibility, ensures SDLC documentation, system configuration and compliance activities are up to date as required
Drive continual measurement of capabilities against demand volume, complexity, business challenges and improvement within value stream(s)
Leadership Act as the prime liaison between the Business deployment team and the IM Transcend ERP team, partnering closely with the business & technology teams
Drive deployment activities across an international cross regional project team of Product Managers, Analysts through project design, execution, and deployment phases
Coordinate, lead, coach, motivate and inspire the team to both deliver on agreed plans and to continuously improve
Help Shape and Grow our JJT organization to enable a global intake, build and sustain process that will drive parallel program releases and ongoing operations, projects and enhancements as Transcend launches.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

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)).
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