Planning Transformation Lead, EP & Neuro

jj; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Domestic travel up to 25%

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech is seeking a Planning Transformation Lead to drive a strategic supply chain transformation in Irvine, CA. This role focuses on implementing a new distribution hub and expanding a multi-node network to ensure supply continuity.

You will partner with Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service, IT and Distribution Ops to evaluate, design, and implement inventory and replenishment strategies across the future-state network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in supply chain, planning, inventory management, or related.
• Medical device/pharma/manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support hub implementation and supply network transformation initiatives.
• Analyze inventory deployment, replenishment, and service levels during transitions.
• Design multi-node DRP processes across centers and stocking locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define planning requirements and readiness.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; support deployment and stabilization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Excel proficiency

Communication

S&OP / planning

Problem solving

End-to-end supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SC/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Infinity

SAP

Blue Yonder

JDE

Anaplan

Job description

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.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

End-to-End Planning

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, is recruiting for a Planning Transformation Lead. This position will be located in Irvine, California.

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

Purpose: The MedTech EP + Neuro Supply Chain Plan Lead supports a strategic supply chain transformation initiative focused on the implementation of a new distribution hub and the expansion of a multi-node distribution network. This role serves as a key planning resource responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing inventory, replenishment, and distribution planning processes that enable a seamless transition to the future-state supply network. This role partners with Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service, IT, and Distribution Operations teams to assess business impacts, develop inventory and replenishment strategies, and support implementation activities associated with network expansion. This role provides leadership to evaluate planning scenarios, identify supply chain risks, and support deployment of Multi-Node Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), inventory deployment, and replenishment processes to ensure supply continuity and customer service performance throughout the transformation

You will:

Distribution Network Transformation & Hub Implementation

• Support the implementation of a new distribution hub and associated supply network transformation initiatives.
• Assess business impacts of network changes on inventory deployment, replenishment strategies, customer service levels, and supply continuity.
• Evaluate current-state and future-state distribution network models and support the development of inventory strategies required to enable successful hub implementation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define planning requirements, inventory policies, replenishment processes, and operational readiness activities.
• Support implementation planning, cutover preparation, inventory transition activities, and post-launch stabilization efforts.
• Identify transformation risks, supply disruptions, and inventory challenges associated with network changes and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop scenario analyses and recommendations to support key project decisions throughout planning, testing, and deployment phases.

Multi-Node Distribution & Inventory Planning

• Design and support Multi-Node Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) processes across distribution centers, regional hubs, and stocking locations.
• Analyze inventory levels, safety stock requirements, deployment strategies, and replenishment parameters required to support the future-state network.
• Support inventory positioning and deployment decisions to ensure optimal product availability while balancing inventory investment.
• Evaluate inventory transfer, redeployment, and balancing opportunities across network nodes during implementation and stabilization.
• Assess supply constraints and support inventory allocation decisions to minimize customer impacts during transition activities.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain, planning, inventory management, or related functions required.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Experience in inventory management, supply planning, demand planning, S&OP, order management, MRP, or financial planning processes preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and interdependencies preferred
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query) and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word required.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Infinity, and ERP/planning systems such as SAP, Blue Yonder, JDE, and Anaplan preferred.

Other:

• Up to 25% domestic travel required.
• Position follows the Johnson & Johnson Flex Hybrid attendance policy.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Data Reporting, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Procurement Policies, Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain, Supply Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $151,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits