Senior E2E Supply Planner
7555-Janssen Pharmaceutica NV Legal Entity
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Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead Pack & Label and Distribution planning for Patient Kits and DP/API across clinical studies. You will align with cSOP cycles, manage budgets, and optimize timelines to meet first-patient-in dates and trial targets.
In this role, you will configure planning systems, support budget forecasting, and collaborate with global teams to minimize overage while ensuring on-time delivery of clinical supplies.
Qualifications
- Degree (university/bachelor) with 4–6 years of experience in clinical demand or supply planning.
- APICS certificate in Production and Inventory Management preferred.
- General knowledge of GxP principles.
- Experience with clinical supply pack/label/distribution, clinical trial operations, project management, pharma/bio R&D.
- English language proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage Pack & Label and Distribution for Patient Kits, DP and API to meet First-Patient-In dates and Successful Patient Dose targets.
- Configure planning systems (OMP, SAP) and set distribution networks and inventory parameters.
- Set and own trial supply budgets; work with Logistics to meet budgets; adapt supply strategies as needed.
- Support demand forecasting, ensure data transfer from planning systems, develop supply strategies to meet clinical plans.
- Manage distribution planning to ensure on-time delivery with minimal overage; participate in cSOP processes and risk management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders; communicate risks and provide scenario analyses to support decisions.
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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.
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.
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 cSOP Demand Review process, kick-off the cSOP cycle and at the same time trigger the execution of the P&L and Distribution plans.
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 cSOP meetings
Responsible for making transparent any study risks via the cSOP process.
Responsible for identifying and developing scenario analysis to drive/support decision making through the cSOP process.
Escalation point and interface with the management team via Executive cSOP, 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.
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)
- 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)
- 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: €74 000,00 - €117 530,00
- 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.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
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Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities.
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