Senior Inventory Planner

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

The role will lead regional inventory performance and inventory risk reduction across EMEA Vision. It connects Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial and Deliver teams to turn complex inventory challenges into clear, executable actions.

Roles and 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.

How to Succeed

• A 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
• Experience with inventory optimisation, product lifecycle management and planning transformation is an advantage
• Experience with consignment inventory is a plus

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

About Johnson & Johnson Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting-edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision.

The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "You Belong".