Manager, GDCL US Joints, Supply Chain

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, GDCL US Joints Reconstruction, Supply Chain to join their Orthopaedics team. This role will be located in Raynham, MA, with hybrid or remote options considered. The position is part of the planned separation of Johnson & Johnson's Orthopaedics business to form a standalone company, DePuy Synthes, anticipated to be completed within 18-24 months. Upon completion, employees will transition to DePuy Synthes. DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, focusing on joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, and sports medicine. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of the US Joints Reconstruction supply chain operations, reporting to the Senior Director, US Joints Reconstruction, Supply Chain. The Manager will lead the strategic design and daily execution of the US Global Distribution & Commercial Logistics (GDCL) supply chain network, overseeing the end-to-end movement of finished goods from manufacturing to customers. A key focus is maximizing surgical order fulfillment rates while managing a complex logistics network involving loaner instrument kits and multi-SKU surgical trays.

Requirements

Bachelor's undergraduate degree in engineering, business, operations, supply chain disciplines, or a related field.
5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, finance, and/or inventory management.
Proficiently using Microsoft Office and SAP/OTC.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting defined timelines.
Capability to make sound management decisions and identify actions that will support company initiatives.
Proven ability to make effective oral and written presentations which result in meeting the departmental goals/objectives.
Competence to build effective interdependent partnering relationships and employee relationships and work effectively across various functional areas.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute with precision.
Strong project management capabilities and experience in driving cross-functional initiatives.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
English required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA
Experience in Alteryx and PRMS/AS400.
Operations competencies inclusive of product innovation, planning, customer & logistics services, and manufacturing.
Experience supporting Joints Reconstruction or orthopedic medical device portfolios.
Experience navigating regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements in MedTech.
APICS/CSCP, CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop a dedicated team of logistics and data analysts, aligning individual growth plans with supply chain objectives.
Foster a culture of data storytelling, elevating the team's ability to identify risk and drive alignment between supply chain activities and commercial business plans.
Establish clear performance objectives, balance workload distribution and champion inclusive leadership practices.
Direct the continuous evaluation of the US physical footprint, utilizing analytics to optimize node locations for regional fulfillment networks.
Deploy interactive business intelligence solutions (e.g., Power BI dashboards) to track KPIs like OTIF, inventory turns, and other financial / operational metrics.
Ensure order restrictions are aligned with the business objectives.
Synchronize distribution capabilities with commercial and customer service strategies to meet both internal and external SLAs.
Partner with Sales & Operations Planning teams to safeguard logistics readiness for both BB & NPIs in support of commercial regional launches, competitive conversion requests, and field orders via the review process.
Manage ad-hoc analytic projects and cross-functional programs that support business strategy and support recommendations for the existing fleet of assets.