Process Lead Supply Planning Reliability

Johnson & Johnson; Leiden; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation and leave policies

Insurance plans

8% holiday allowance

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager & Global Process Lead, Supply Planning Reliability to own and improve global planning processes. You will develop standards, governance, and enable adoption across regions while partnering with Supply Chain, Technology and Business functions.

The role combines deep planning expertise with strategy, digital acumen and change leadership to drive planning excellence and business performance globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain Planning, IBP or related areas, in complex global orgs.
• Experience leading process improvement and global capability-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Planning standards and governance for planning reliability and tools.
• Drive process transformation and technology implementation impacting planning.
• Build training materials, playbooks, and global communities of practice.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

OMP

SAP

Anaplan

Control Tower

Digital Twins

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Through innovation, expertise, and collaboration, we are shaping the future of healthcare and supply chain excellence.

We are seeking a Manager & Global Process Lead, Supply Planning Reliability to lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of global planning processes across our Integrated Supply Chain. This role serves as the global owner for Planning Reliability standards, capabilities and adoption strategies (processes and tools), partnering across Supply Chain, Technology, and Business functions to drive planning excellence and business performance.

The role combines deep supply chain planning expertise with strategy, critical thinking and digital acumen to help shape the future of planning through process innovation, capability development, and technology enablement.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work effectively across global time zones and diverse teams.

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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.
• 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.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.
• The annual base pay includes an 8% holiday allowance.

Requirements

• 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).
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work effectively across global time zones and diverse teams.