Demand Planner (Contract Role)

Johnson & Johnson; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Demand Planner for a 12-month contract role in Markham, ON. This position is vital for driving planning consensus among various departments and ensuring effective supply chain processes. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in S&OP, excellent communication skills, and is adept at statistical forecasting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in supply chain, preferably in a matrix organization.
• Solid experience in managing S&OP processes for multiple categories.
• Proficient in developing statistical forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process aligning communications between Commercial and Supply Chain partners.
• Own critical metrics related to Demand Planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to incorporate market intelligence into forecasts.

Skills

Effective communication

Data-driven approach

Solutions-focused orientation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above

Tools

Power BI

Advanced analytics software

Job description

Job Description - Demand Planner (Contract Role) (2406226993W)

Demand Planner (Contract Role) - 2406226993W

Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Demand Planner, located in Markham, ON, Canada. This is a contract-based role for 12 months.

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.

Position Summary :

As a Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in the Sales & Operations Planning Process to drive planning consensus among the supply chain, Finance, and Commercial teams. Your key output would be the demand forecast for the next 18 months, which would be used for supply planning and inventory management. Locally, you will work cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Operation, Finance, Customer Service, Regulatory & Quality. Globally, you are the key linkage point between Canada and the Global Planning organizations, ensuring End-to-End visibility and synchronicity through the global value chain.

You will implement monthly meetings in the S&OP Cycle (Demand Review, Supply Review) and contribute to the maturity of the S&OP process towards IBP (Integrated Business Planning).

Responsibilities :

• Lead the regional S&OP process aligning communications between Commercial and Supply Chain partners and ensuring connectivity with the Business Planning process.
• Own critical metrics related to Demand Planning (OTIF, forecast accuracy (MAPE, Bias, and FVA), On-time NPI launch, and other relating objectives in Life Cycle Management) and support other supply chain related KPIs (Inventory, SLOB, E&O, etc.).
• Review statistical forecasts 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.
• Proactively identify and resolve, directly or through business partnership, any issues affecting the product flow.
• Collaborate with the global franchise on projects affecting the product portfolio and / or the supply network.
• Partner with the Field Assets Management team to find opportunities and implement solutions for field assets management optimization - if applicable.
• Ensure solid partnership and end-to-end alignment with key functions : commercial organizations, local and regional supply chain organizations (Plan, Make, Source), CLS, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Management.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives in Demand and Supply Planning stream.

Qualifications

Required :

• Education background : Bachelor’s Degree or above.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in supply chain, most of which in a large-scale matrix organization.
• Solid experience in managing S&OP (Sales and Operation Planning) for one or multiple categories; proven record of leading discussions with sales, marketing, and finance to align consensus demand plans for short horizon (1-3 months) and long horizon (3-18 months).
• Proficient in developing statistical forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation and horizon and integrating commercial insights to refine forecast models to reflect the latest business assumptions.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with a data-driven approach is a must.

Preferred :

• APICS certification (CSCP / CPIM) is an asset.
• Healthcare sector experience is an asset.
• Proficient in advanced analytics and data visualization software design and usage (i.e. Power BI).
• Motivated teammate with the ability to collaborate and engage with multiple partners.
• Highly developed organizational skills – able to handle multiple high priority tasks / projects concurrently.
• Solutions-focused orientation with a bias for action.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through innovative programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love.

Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Primary Location

NA-CA-Ontario-Markham

Organization

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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