Process Lead Supply Planning Reliability

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Leiden; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Recognition awards

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a senior professional to lead Global Plan Excellence (GPEX) within the Netherlands, driving global planning standards and capabilities. You will partner with diverse teams across Supply Chain, Technology, and Data Science to enhance planning processes and tools.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced IBP experience, and exceptional communication skills to influence senior partners and enable sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience (>5yrs) in Supply Chain Planning, IBP, Site/External Planning, or related areas (Operations, Inventory Planning, etc).
• Experience leading process improvement, business transformation, or global capability-building initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes and operating models.
• Experience working in complex global organizations.
• Proven ability to influence partners and drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Supply Planning Process Reliability Standards, Governance and Tools.
• Define and evolve global Planning standards across regions and platforms.
• Lead process transformation and technology implementation initiatives.
• Maintain dedicated planning playbooks, process/tool documentation, and training materials.
• Lead global communities of practice to share knowledge and improve capabilities.
• Collaborate with Digital, Data Science, AI, and Technology teams to define future planning capabilities.
• Guide design, development and deployment of global training programs.
• Benchmark industry-leading practices and promote adoption of innovative planning approaches.
• Influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders to align on global standards.
• Champion collaboration across planning, manufacturing, quality, and technology teams.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

IBP / Integrated Business Planning

Global Process Standards

Stakeholder Influence

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

OMP

SAP

Anaplan

Control Tower

Digital Twins

Job description

About the Role

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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Belgium R-109260, Italy R-109261, Netherlands R-109262, Switzerland R-108027 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Function: Supply Chain Planning. Job Sub Function: Planning Strategy & Capabilities. Job Category: Professional. All Job Posting Locations: Leiden, Netherlands.

Job Description: Function: Global Plan Excellence (GPEX). Reports To: Senior Manager, Global Operational Planning Process Standards & Improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Global Supply Planning Process Reliability Standards, Governance and Tools.
• Define and evolve global Planning standards in alignment with the Functional Global Process Managers, operating principles, governance frameworks around process-data-tools, and standards across regions – platforms planning organizations.
• Lead process transformation and technology implementation initiatives resulting in/from business, organizational, and technology changes.
• Maintain dedicated planning playbooks, process/tool documentation, and training materials.
• Planning Capabilities and Adoption.
• Lead global communities of practice to share knowledge, strengthen capabilities, and promote continuous improvement.
• Partner with Team members/SME’s/core teams/Business Excellence across Supply Chain and Technology to enhance planning processes, tools and user experiences.
• Collaborate with (GPEX/Not-GPEX) Digital, Data Science, AI, and Technology teams to define future planning capabilities.
• Guide design, development and deployment of global training and capability-building programs.
• Benchmark industry-leading practices and drive adoption of innovative planning approaches.
• Build Strong Partnerships and Influence Change.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and inspiring leader across the planning Org.
• Influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders to drive alignment and adoption of global standards.
• Champion collaboration across planning, manufacturing, quality, and technology teams.
• Lead organizational change efforts that support sustainable process improvements and business transformation for supply reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience (>5yrs) in Supply Chain Planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Site/External Planning, or related subject areas (Operations, Inventory Planning, etc).
• Experience leading process improvement, business transformation, or global capability-building initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes and operating models.
• Experience working in complex global organizations.
• Proven ability to influence partners and drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field).
• Experience with planning technologies such as OMP, SAP, Anaplan, Control Tower, Digital Twins or similar platforms.
• Experience partnering with Digital, Data Science, Analytics, or Technology teams.
• Global and cross-sector experience.
• Familiarity with AI, data Lakes, Advanced analytics, automation, and digital planning solutions.

Required Skills

• Agility Jumps
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Data Reporting
• Demand Planning
• Fact-Based Decision Making
• Financial Competence
• Green Manufacturing
• Inventory Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Operational Excellence
• Organizational Project Management
• Process Improvements
• Program Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Supply Planning

Preferred Skills

• Agility Jumps
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Data Reporting
• Demand Planning
• Fact-Based Decision Making
• Financial Competence
• Green Manufacturing
• Inventory Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Operational Excellence
• Organizational Project Management
• Process Improvements
• Program Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Supply Planning

Ability to travel approximately 20-30% domestically and internationally.

Ability to work effectively across global time zones and diverse teams.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €76.000,00 - €121.440,00.

Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Additional information: The Netherlands: 8%.The annual base pay includes an 8% holiday allowance. Het bruto jaarsalaris is inclusief vakantietoeslag van 8%.

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/.

Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive.

Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.

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