US DEMAND PLANNING ANALYST, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raynham, MA

4d•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 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. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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. Reporting to the US Regional Demand Planning Senior Manager, the Senior US Regional Demand Planner is responsible for leading the US demand Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. Other responsibilities include demand planning in alignment with business planning, understanding the US inventory strategy and planning activities, all aiming to deliver on key performance indicators including forecast accuracy, customer service and inventory It is anticipated following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by Orthopedics employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Orthopedics at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum 4 years of related professional experience required.
Hands-on working experience with one or more of the following areas required: inventory, planning, order management, ERP or MRP systems, financial processes.
Ability to set clear priorities, timely decision making, strategic planning, good judgment, influencing, and basic project management skills required.
Understanding of distribution links within the supply chain required.
Proficient in MS Office programs: Excel, PowerPoint, Word required.
Keeps calm under challenging situations.
Proactively prevents distribution disruptions and flags risks early.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills/superior team player/builder.
Problem solving and negotiating skills.
Diversity awareness.
Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities.
Customer focus (both internal and external)

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Experience in medical device, consumer, or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
Supply chain certification (APICS/IBF/Six Sigma) preferred.
S&OP/IBP experience preferred.
General business knowledge or US & international markets preferred.
Proficient in advanced analytics and data visualization software design and usage (ex. Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik) preferred.

Responsibilities

Chair US Demand S&OP/IBP Meetings and other applicable forums.
Lead demand planning activities for assigned products by ensuring excellent integrity of both demand and forecast data.
Manage assigned implant/instrument forecasts in a high SKU environment using statistical software and new product modeling.
Responsible for achieving forecast accuracy targets (MAPE & BIAS) and driving continuous improvements in this area.
Review statistical forecast generated and provide input on changes that may be required.
Collaborate with functions such as Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Finance to identify and incorporate market intelligence (events) into the demand forecast as aligned.
Develop detailed execution plans and manage demand plans for new product introductions and life cycle management as required and aligned with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain.
Adhere to the monthly forecast upload cycle and report forecast accuracy metrics and consumption data as required.
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
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 collaborative partnerships with business partners: Providing analytical and technical supply chain support for the assigned product portfolio and acting as a liaison between functions
Ensuring that demand planning, S&OP/IBP, and business planning processes align with overall global processes and objectives.
Acting as single point of contact for US for demand / forecast related activities for the business unit.
Clearly communicating with key stakeholders accordingly – including (but not limited to) sales, marketing, commercial operations, finance, and supply chain partners.
Relentless focus on customer service
Enable achievement of line-item fill rate (LIFR) and On Time in Full (OTIF) targets and driving continuous improvements in this area.
Enable achievement of inventory targets and drive optimization activities in this area.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
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 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours