Senior Planner Channel Operations

Johnson & Johnson • Shepherdsville, KY

2d • $79,000 - $127,650 • Hybrid

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 Job Function: Procurement Job Sub Function: Strategic Sourcing Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States of America, Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine. This position is a hybrid role and can be located in Titusville, NJ; Somerset, NJ, Louisville, KY Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. The Senior Planner supports inventory management and operational excellence for the Innovative Medicine portfolio by managing day-to-day planning and fulfillment activities. This role collaborates with distributors and internal teams to ensure accurate inventory levels, resolve issues, and contribute to process improvements that enhance customer experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent University degree required; advanced degree and/or focused degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations preferred
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
• Proven data analytics experience to successfully organize, analyze, and interpret data to find opportunities and influence business operations
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• SAP or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems knowledge
• Proven initiative, creativity, assertiveness, and leadership skills
• Ability to think strategically and implement solutions
• Requires up to 15% domestic travel

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated customer-centric mentality or customer-facing experience, including strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Supply Chain knowledge, including Order Management, Forward and Reverse Distribution/Logistics Planning experience
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory operations for the Innovative Medicine portfolio, including planning, order processing, and monitoring inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Support operational improvement projects by analyzing processes, identifying opportunities, and coordinating with supply chain and commercial teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with Commercial Trade Relations and Customers to ensure alignment and address evolving priorities effectively.
• Support issue resolution by conducting preliminary root cause analysis, coordinating corrective actions, and supporting responses to unexpected events such as product shortages or disruptions.
• Demonstrate analytical competencies to develop dashboards, identify trends, and generate insights
• Deliver excellent customer service by proactively addressing inquiries and supporting enhancements to the overall customer experience.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees