Demand Planning & Inventory Manager (Orthopaedics)

Johnson & Johnson; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Malaysia is seeking a Demand Planning & Inventory Manager for the Orthopaedics business. The role requires 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, especially medtech or pharma. Key responsibilities include leading demand forecasting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product availability. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with tools like SAP and Power BI are essential. The position offers a hybrid working model, aligning with innovative supply chain practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain, preferably medtech/pharma.
• Strong experience in a global setting and partnering with local and regional teams.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain and customer demand.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own demand forecasting with a 24 month view.
• Lead demand reviews and support IBP/S&OP discussions.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to align forecasts.
• Partner with Supply teams to ensure product availability.
• Handle inventory levels and slow moving stocks.

Skills

Collaborating

Cost Optimization

Document Management

Logistics Optimization

Strategic Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Demand Planning & Inventory Manager (Orthopaedics)

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 Function: Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function: End-to-End Planning

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Description: This role owns demand planning and inventory management for the Orthopaedics business in Malaysia. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply, and Regional Planning teams to deliver accurate forecasts, healthy inventory levels, and strong product availability. The role plays a key part in IBP discussions, supports new product launches and phase‑in/phase‑out activities, and helps the business respond effectively to demand changes or supply challenges.

Job Responsibilities

• Own demand forecasting with a 24 month view
• Lead demand reviews and support IBP / S&OP discussions
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to align forecasts with business plans
• Partner with Supply teams to ensure product availability and on time supply
• Handle inventory levels, slow moving and obsolete stocks (SLOB)
• Support new product launches, phase in / phase out and product discontinuation
• Lead supply disruptions, shortages, and sudden demand changes
• Track planning important metrics, identify issues, and drive improvement actions

Job Requirements

• Preferably 6 years and above of experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain (medtech / pharma preferred)
• Strong experience working in a global setting, and experienced in partnering with local and regional teams to drive shared outcomes
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain and customer demand
• Comfortable working with Sales, Marketing, and Regional teams
• Strong analytical skills and confident using Excel for planning and analysis
• Experience with SAP, BW, or planning tools (Power BI is a plus)
• Takes ownership of work and follows through to deliver outcomes and can work independently
• Strong communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus)

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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Required Skills:

• Collaborating
• Cost Optimization
• Document Management
• Logistics Optimization
• Strategic Supply Chain Management

Preferred Skills:

• Analytical Reasoning
• Compliance Management
• Consulting
• Data Reporting
• Demand Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• Developing Others
• Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
• Inclusive Leadership
• Inventory Optimization
• Leadership
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Materials Handling
• Operations Management
• Organizing
• Process Oriented
• Procurement Policies
• Supply Planning
• Team Management