Process Lead Supply Planning Reliability

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Hopewell Township, NJ

19h•$102,000 - $177,100

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager & Global Process Lead, Supply Planning Reliability, within Global Plan Excellence (GPEX). The role leads development, governance, and continuous improvement of global planning processes across the Integrated Supply Chain, and serves as the global owner for Planning Reliability standards, capabilities, and adoption strategies covering processes and tools. It combines supply chain planning expertise with strategy, critical thinking, and digital acumen to advance planning through process innovation, capability development, and technology enablement. The position is based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, or Titusville, New Jersey, and reports to the Senior Manager, Global Operational Planning Process Standards & Improvement. It involves approximately 20–30% domestic and international travel and working effectively across global time zones and diverse teams. The anticipated base pay range is $102,000–$177,100.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
More than 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Site/External Planning, or related areas such as Operations or Inventory Planning.
Experience leading process improvement, business transformation, or global capability-building initiatives.
Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes and operating models.
Experience working in complex global organizations.
Proven ability to influence partners and drive alignment across diverse teams.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to travel approximately 20–30% domestically and internationally.
Ability to work effectively across global time zones and diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with planning technologies such as OMP, SAP, Anaplan, Control Tower, Digital Twins, or similar platforms.
Experience partnering with Digital, Data Science, Analytics, or Technology teams.
Global and cross-sector experience.
Familiarity with AI, data lakes, advanced analytics, automation, and digital planning solutions.
Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Lead global supply planning process reliability standards, governance, and tools.
Define and evolve global planning standards with Functional Global Process Managers, including operating principles and governance frameworks for processes, data, and tools across regions and planning organizations.
Lead process transformation and technology implementation initiatives resulting from or driving business, organizational, and technology changes.
Maintain planning playbooks, process and tool documentation, and training materials.
Lead global communities of practice to share knowledge, strengthen capabilities, and promote continuous improvement.
Partner with team members, subject matter experts, core teams, and Business Excellence across Supply Chain and Technology to enhance planning processes, tools, and user experiences.
Collaborate with Digital, Data Science, AI, and Technology teams to define future planning capabilities.
Guide the design, development, and deployment of global training and capability-building programs.
Benchmark industry-leading practices and drive adoption of innovative planning approaches.
Serve as a trusted advisor and leader across the planning organization.
Influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders to drive alignment and adoption of global standards.
Promote collaboration across planning, manufacturing, quality, and technology teams.
Lead organizational change efforts that support sustainable process improvements and business transformation for supply reliability.