Process Lead Supply Planning Reliability

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager & Global Process Lead, Supply Planning Reliability to drive the development, governance, and continuous improvement of global planning processes across the Integrated Supply Chain.

You will own Planning Reliability standards, collaborate with Supply Chain, Technology and Business functions, and lead training, playbooks, and communities of practice to raise planning excellence worldwide. Travel is required up to 20-30% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience (>5 yrs) in Supply Chain Planning or IBP.
• Experience leading process improvement or global capability-building initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes and operating models.
• Experience in complex global organizations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve global Planning standards across regions and platforms.
• Lead process transformation and technology implementation initiatives.
• Maintain planning playbooks, process/tool documentation, and training materials.
• Lead global communities of practice to share knowledge and improve capabilities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Technology teams to enhance planning processes and tools.
• Collaborate with Digital, Data Science, AI, and Technology teams to define future planning capabilities.
• Guide development and deployment of global training and capability-building programs.
• Benchmark industry practices and drive adoption of innovative planning approaches.
• Influence senior leaders to adopt global standards and collaborate across functions.
• Lead organizational change for sustainable process improvements in supply reliability.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Supply chain knowledge

Education

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

Tools

OMP

SAP

Anaplan

Control Tower

Digital Twins

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

Planning Strategy & Capabilities

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Function: Global Plan Excellence (GPEX)

Reports To: Senior Manager, Global Operational Planning Process Standards & Improvement

About The Role

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.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of global planning at Johnson & Johnson. You will help define how planning capabilities evolve, influence strategic decisions across the enterprise, and create measurable impact on supply chain performance, agility, and business outcomes while working alongside talented colleagues around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Other Requirements

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

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, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102.000,00 - $177.100,00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

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