Strategy & Network Innovation Lead

Johnson & Johnson; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategy & Network Innovation Lead to enhance operational performance and optimize supply chain processes. This pivotal role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost excellence and improve delivery metrics across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in data tools, and a passion for results-driven impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant difference in the healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational roles with a focus on data and statistics.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in infrastructure workshops to enhance delivery performance.
• Drive monthly performance reviews and manage productivity projects.

Skills

Operational roles experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Data tools (Alteryx, SQL, Python)

Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling expertise

Education

BA/BS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MBA

Tools

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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 Details

• Job Function: Supply Chain Delivery
• Job Sub Function: Warehouse & Distribution
• Job Category: Professional
• Location: Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Position: Strategy & Network Innovation Lead

Reporting to: Head of Strategy & Business Model Innovation

Location: UK (or Ireland, Spain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Italy)

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Vision is recruiting for a Strategy & Network Innovation Lead, Vision EMEA, located in UK, Ireland or other EU location.

This role involves working across all disciplines within the Deliver EMEA (Vision) organisation, supporting the Head of Strategy and Business Model Innovation in orchestrating operational performance, capacity planning, cost modeling, and network roadmap validation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in infrastructure workshops to support delivery performance and cost excellence.
2. Assist in building project scope and business case documents for communication and alignment.
3. Drive monthly performance reviews across the region.
4. Manage productivity and continuous improvement projects.
5. Assess and optimize the business model and network.
6. Evaluate capacity of Distribution Centres to ensure optimal operations.
7. Lead the Cost-to-Deliver Model for cost and profitability analysis, model updates, and benchmarking.

Qualifications

Education

• BA/BS (preferably in Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (preferred)
• MBA (desirable)

Experience and Skills

Required

• Proven experience in operational roles or analytical fields with interest in data and statistics.
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with data tools such as Alteryx, SQL/Python.
• Data visualization skills using Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and influence colleagues.
• Self-motivated with good prioritization skills.
• Focus on results and delivering impact.
• Professional communication across organizational levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Financial and cost modeling expertise.

Preferred

• Experience with complex supply chains or cross-functional teams.
• Budget management experience.

Other

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.