Senior E2E Supply Planner

Johnson & Johnson • Titusville, NJ

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About The Position

This individual contributor plans Pack & Label and Distribution activities for Patient Kits, Drug Product (DP), and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) to meet First-Patient-In (FPI) dates and consistently achieve Successful Patient Dose targets throughout the lifecycle of Johnson & Johnson Pharma R&D trials, within budget. The role generally focuses on large, complex studies and compounds. Supply and inventory planning feeds the cS&OP Demand Review process and triggers execution of Pack & Label and Distribution plans.

The planner configures planning systems and study data, sets and manages trial supply budgets, develops supply strategies, supports demand and supply planning, and manages depot and site inventory targets. The role makes study risks visible through cS&OP, develops scenario analyses to support decisions, and escalates issues to management as needed. The individual works independently with limited coaching, contributes to continuous improvement, and serves as a role model for planning processes and appropriate use of systems and tools.

The role requires strong analytical, planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination capabilities, along with a thorough understanding of clinical trials and the interdependencies between Clinical Supply Chain and Clinical Operations. The position is available in Horsham, Pennsylvania, or Titusville, New Jersey. The listed U.S. base pay range is $112,000 to $180,550; candidates hired outside the United States will receive compensation and benefits according to their local market.

Requirements

• University or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• Four to six years of experience, preferably in a clinical demand and/or supply planning role.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, including the ability to manage complexity, identify process gaps using data or root-cause analysis, and predict demand- and supply-related risks or impacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex information clear to all levels of the organization.
• Thorough understanding of clinical trials and the dynamics involved in optimizing global DP, Pack & Label, and Distribution processes and their interdependencies with Clinical Operations.
• Strong planning and cross-functional coordination skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships and lead cross-functional or virtual teams.
• General knowledge of GxP principles.
• English-language proficiency.
• Intermediate to advanced software skills, such as Microsoft Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certificate in Production and Inventory Management.
• Experience with clinical supply pack/label/distribution, clinical trial operations, project management, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology research and development.
• Experience with clinical demand and supply management tools, such as MPT, OMP+, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Transition planning-related activities from CSI during the study design phase.
• Provide master data, configure distribution networks in Kit and DP planning systems, and set planning and inventory parameters, working with the Systems and RTSM teams.
• Set and own the trial supply budget for Pack & Label and Distribution; work with Logistics to ensure budgets are met or adjusted in relevant systems.
• Inform CSI of budget status, risks, and significant changes, including the rationale.
• Adapt supply strategies, including supply chain configuration and planning parameters, in response to changes in trial execution or protocol.
• Verify that forecasts are transferred correctly into OMP from 4C.
• Develop supply strategies that meet clinical plans while optimizing drug overage.
• Ensure net requirements planning reflects the latest forecast recruitment rates and inventory strategy.
• Use business tools to set and actively manage inventory targets at depots and sites, and guide TSM to support on-time delivery with minimal clinical supply overage.
• Make study risks transparent through the cS&OP process and identify and develop scenario analyses to support decision-making.
• Escalate issues and interface with the management team through Executive cS&OP, with some guidance from the Team Lead.
• Attend Kit RR meetings as needed to ensure Pack & Label campaigns are QP/QP released by the OTD date.
• Work independently with limited coaching, including during periods of high workload.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and model the use of core planning processes and planning systems and tools.
• With some guidance, manage the escalation and resolution of supply and inventory issues at the study and compound level.
• Analyze data and root causes to identify process gaps and anticipate risks or impacts in demand- and supply-related processes.
• Engage diverse viewpoints and influence stakeholders within Clinical Supply Chain and other cross-functional groups.
• Communicate complex information clearly and compellingly, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organization.
• Build collaborative teams and relationships, and lead cross-functional or virtual teams when required.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits for U.S. hires; candidates hired outside the United States receive compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level