Manager, Planning Strategy & Systems

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Redwood City, CA

1d•Onsite

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 Johnson & Johnson's Surgical Robotics Supply Chain organization is recruiting a Manager, Planning Strategy & Systems. The role is a full-time position located in Santa Clara, CA with an expectation of being in the office 3+ days per week. The Manager, Planning Strategy & Systems will own and improve end-to-end processes across supply chain, with a focus on planning. This includes championing best practices and leveraging strong functional experience in SAP modules to translate complex business requirements into scalable system solutions. The Manager, Planning Strategy & Systems ensures that SAP and other system deliverables accurately reflect the needs of stakeholders while adhering to industry’s best practices and regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include supporting data migration strategies and overseeing master data governance for critical objects like material masters. The Manager, Planning Strategy & Systems works in close collaboration with IT, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Source, Finance, Quality and Service to ensure aligned business decisions. This individual will report to the Surgical Robotics Strategy and Plan Leader.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or University degree is required; Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
An independent thinker with the ability to lead teams and projects, and proven track record of challenging the “status-quo”, visualizing potential opportunities and implementing actions to build value.
SME in Production Planning processes
Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA or ECC modules, specifically focusing on the SCM domain
PLM Experience (Agile preferred)
Materials Requirement Planning and/or Advanced Planning & Schedule experience.
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies
Cross-functional change management experience, especially with IT, Production, and Supply Chain at all levels in the organization
Ability to work effectively and implement solutions in a cross-functional, team environment.
Proven track record of challenging the “status-quo”, visualizing potential opportunities and implementing actions to build value.
Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities.
Strong project management capabilities
Proven analytical/quantitative skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

IBF / APICS / CSCP certifications
Experience in healthcare / regulatory dependent sector
Experience in Service planning (Service parts planning, FRUs, Repair)
System to System Interface experience
Capital equipment planning experience
PMP, FPX, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Planning and Systems Business Process Owner for Planning
Identify supply chain inefficiencies and design SAP-based solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs
Translate business needs into functional requirements for enhancements, integrations, and reports
Strategic liaison between operational business units and technical IT teams
New plant in ERP responsibilities
Perform hands-on configuration and troubleshooting for SCM SAP modules
Develop training materials and conduct workshops for end-users to enhance system proficiency
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement/lean projects across supply chain
Overall Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Creates and maintains in-depth analytical tools to support issue resolution, decision making, and execution oversight
Provide leadership to a team of supply chain planning analysts by training and mentoring.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed
Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including Planning, Operations, Service & Repair, Finance, Source, Engineering and Deliver teams.

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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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