Regional Inventory & Supply Planner (12-Month Contract)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a regional Inventory Leader to drive inventory performance and reduce risk across EMEA Vision. The role connects Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial and Deliver teams to convert complex inventory challenges into clear actions.

Responsibilities include inventory & SLOB management, demand–supply balancing, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership across regional and global teams. SAP proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably Supply Chain related; IIPMM/APICS qualification is required.
• 10 years experience in a similar environment.
• Strong experience in inventory management, supply planning or end-to-end supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience managing complex inventory and supply-demand challenges.
• Ability to translate data into clear business actions and decisions.
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in a regional or global environment.
• Proven proficiency in SAP is required.
• Medical device or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inventory & SLOB Management: Identify excess, obsolete and short-shelf-life inventory and lead mitigation plans, including consumption, redistribution and returns.
• Supply-Demand Balancing: Analyse demand, supply, inventory, backorders and safety stock to identify risks and recommend actions.
• Inventory Risk & Financial Exposure: Maintain visibility of inventory risks and opportunities and partner with Finance and Commercial teams to drive corrective actions.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Support product transitions, SKU rationalisation, last-time buys and discontinuations to minimise residual inventory and write-offs.
• Planning & Transformation: Represent inventory requirements in supply-chain projects and support new planning and replenishment processes.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive actions across regional and global Planning, Supply, Finance, Commercial and Deliver teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree, supply chain preferred

IIPMM/APICS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a regional Inventory Leader to drive inventory performance and reduce risk across EMEA Vision. The role connects Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial and Deliver teams to convert complex inventory challenges into clear actions.

Responsibilities include inventory & SLOB management, demand–supply balancing, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership across regional and global teams. SAP proficiency is required.