Senior Manager, Demand Planning

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN

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. Job Description: DePuy Synthes is currently recruiting for a Senior Manager, Demand Planning to join our team. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 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/ About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Summary: Depuy/Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Demand Planning Manager, located in either West Chester, PA, Raynham, MA, or Warsaw, IN This role will lead a team of individuals who own demand forecasting, consensus demand planning, and IBP/S&OP enablement for implantable devices, procedural kits, and related consumables across our orthopedics' business. You will translate market signals (procedure volumes, hospital purchasing behavior, surgeon preference) into accurate demand plans that drive sales, inventory strategies, new product launches and capital expenditures.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or University degree is required; focused degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field is preferred.
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience
Related experience in one or more of the following areas within the medical device industry: Demand Planning, Production Planning, Supply Planning.
DP / ERP Systems experience
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills — able to explain complex demand scenarios and trade-offs to leadership.
Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or relevant certification (CPIM, CSCP, APICS) is preferred
People leadership experience
Experience with statistical forecasting tools and demand planning software

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end demand planning for orthopedic product portfolios (implants, instruments, disposables), ensuring accurate and timely forecasts supporting the monthly IBP and Financial Business Planning cycles.
Lead the monthly demand review and IBP demand inputs; facilitate demand consensus between commercial, marketing, supply planning and finance.
Lead forecasting processes for new product introductions (NPI), product phase-outs, and promotional activity; partner with commercialization teams to define deployment plans and replenishment strategies.
Develop and maintain demand models that incorporate procedure volume data, market events, and non-revenue demand drivers.
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting accuracy via statistical forecasting tools, scenario planning, root-cause analysis of forecast variance, and process standardization.
Define and supervise key performance indicators (KPIs) such as MAPE, Bias and demand tracking signals for both revenue and non-revenue demand streams
Prepare and present demand insights, forecast trends, risk scenarios, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.
Lead or provide required support to the Constraint Management Process
Coach and mentor demand planning team members; establish process standards, documentation, and governance across the demand lifecycle
Partner with analytics and IT to implement and optimize planning tools and relevant data sources
Supports other initiatives as needed

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.
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