Senior E2E Supply Planner

Biopharma Asia; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Planning Specialist for R&D Operations in Belgium. The role focuses on planning the Pack & Label and Distribution of patient kits and drug products to meet FPI dates and dosing targets, within budget.

You will collaborate across cSOP, P&L, and distribution teams to ensure timely, compliant supply chains. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in clinical demand/supply planning, APICS certification is a plus, and strong analytical and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with 4–6 years in clinical supply planning or related area.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GxP and regulatory requirements is essential.
• Experience with planning systems (OMP, SAP) and data analytics.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan DP, Kit Supply and Distribution to meet FPI dates and DSO targets.
• Configure planning systems and master data for distribution networks.
• Manage trial supply budgets and coordinate with Logistics.
• Develop supply strategies and adapt plans to protocol changes.
• Lead cross-functional activities in cS&OP meetings and risk reviews.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Clinical Supply Chain

Clinical Trials Operations

Communication

Distribution Management

Inventory Control

Inventory Optimization

Laboratory Operations

Mentorship

Education

University/Bachelor's degree

APICS certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OneNote

PowerPoint

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Belgium R-105377, United States of America R-108331

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Supply Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Objectives and Responsibilities

This individual contributor is responsible for planning the Pack & Label and Distribution activities of Patient Kits and DP (Drug Product) and API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) to meet First-Patient-In (FPI) date and consistently meet Successful Patient Dose target throughout the lifecycle of a J&J Pharma R&D trial, within budget. Generally, the focus is on large, complex studies and compounds.

These DP, Kit Supply & Inventory planning processes are the input to the cS&OP Demand Review process, kick-off the cS&OP cycle and at the same time trigger the execution of the P&L and Distribution plans.

Main Duties / Additional Duties / Sphere of authority

Planning System Configuration (OMP & SAP) In study design phase seamlessly transition from CSI the planning related activities.

With support from the Systems and RTSM team provide Master Data, configure distribution networks in the relevant Kit and DP planning systems and set planning and inventory parameters.

Set and own the trial supply budget for P&L and Distribution and work with Logistics to ensure budgets are met or adjusted in relevant systems. Inform CSI of budget status, risks or significant changes, including rationale

Adapt supply strategies (SC configuration, planning parameters) in view of changes in trial execution or protocol.

Demand planning support Verify forecast is transferred correctly in OMP from 4C

Supply Network planning Develop supply strategies to meet clinical plans while optimizing drug overage

Net Requirements planning: Ensure supply planning is adapted to latest forecast recruitment rates and inventory strategy.

Distribution planning: Utilize business tools to set and actively manage inventory targets at depots and sites and provide guidance to TSM to ensure on-time delivery with minimal overage of clinical supplies

cS&OP meetings

Responsible for making transparent any study risks via the cS&OP process.

Responsible for identifying and developing scenario analysis to drive/support decision making through the cS&OP process.

Escalation point and interface with the management team via Executive cS&OP, with some guidance from Team Lead

Attend the Kit RR meeting as needed to ensure P&L campaigns are QP/QP released per OTD date

Work independently with limited coaching, also in situations of high workload

Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Act as role model within team for use of core planning processes and proper use of planning systems and tools

With some guidance, responsible for managing Supply and Inventory issue escalation and resolution at the study and compound level.

Strong analytical and planning skills required: Manage complexity and be able to identify process gaps based on data or root cause analysis, be able to predict risk/impact of demand & supply related processes

Gathers diverse viewpoints and able to influence key stakeholders within the Clinical Supply Chain, and other key cross functional partners

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written and oral forms.

Thorough understanding of clinical trials and underlying dynamics to optimize global DP, P&L and Distribution processes and interdependencies with Clinical Operations

Strong planning and cross-functional coordination skills, able to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross functional / virtual teams where required.

Profile needed for this function

Knowledge

Strong analytical and planning skills required: Manage complexity and be able to identify process gaps based on data or root cause analysis, be able to predict risk/impact of demand & supply related processes

Gathers diverse viewpoints and able to influence key stakeholders within the Clinical Supply Chain, and other key cross functional partners

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written and oral forms.

Thorough understanding of clinical trials and underlying dynamics to optimize global P&L and Distribution processes and interdependencies with Clinical Operations

Strong planning and cross-functional coordination skills, able to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross functional / virtual teams where required.

Degree

A university/bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 4-6 years of experience preferably in a clinical demand and/or supply planning role

APICS certificate in Production and Inventory Management preferred

General knowledge of GxP principles

Experience with the following functions preferred: clinical supply pack/label/distribution, clinical trial operations, project management, pharma/bio research and development

Languages

English

Specific know how of systems

Experience with clinical demand & supply management tools preferred (e.g., MPT, OMP+, SAP)

Intermediate to advanced software skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Powerpoint)

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Supply Chain, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Distribution Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Optimization, Laboratory Operations, Mentorship, Organizing, Package and Labeling Regulations, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€74000,00 - €117530,00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.