Senior Manager, Inventory Management

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Titusville (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Titusville, NJ is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Inventory to drive global inventory strategies, reduce SLOBs, and support growth across Innovative Medicine brands. You will collaborate with End-to-End Planning, Finance, and Operations to align inventory with forecasts and budgets.

The role leads analytics for executive reviews, develops a team, and advances projects independently in a complex, global environment. Up to 10% travel requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or related field.
• APICS / LEAN certifications preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in Supply Chain (logistics, planning, finance).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory optimization initiatives and financial projections.
• Lead portfolio management for inventory strategies and SLOB initiatives.
• Shape Inventory & SLOB strategies and integrate with IBP processes.
• Lead cost-saving opportunities while ensuring product availability.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to meet cash-flow targets.
• Drive cross-functional projects and mentor the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS / LEAN certifications

Tools

SAP/OMP

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:

Inventory Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Inventory to join our Team in Titusville NJ.As the Senior Manager Supply Chain Inventory, you will coordinate global inventory optimization strategies to ensure Supply Chain operates efficiently, reducing SLOBs and improving capacity, while supporting business growth and service levels for Innovative Medicine brands and markets. You will work in close collaboration with End-to-End Planning, Platform Site leaders, Finance, GPEx, Regional Demand and Supply, Make, Quality, Procurement, Value Chain teams to develop tailored brand strategies while operating as an Intelligence Hub providing solutions that can be validated cross-sites and cross-brands.

The position will lead strategies and analytics for executive inventory management business reviews and identification of main drivers and action plans to support business goals. This role will also be responsible for developing a team while also driving projects and initiatives on its own.

This is a position that offers great potential for further career growth within the Innovation Medicine Supply Chain organization, as it will give an outstanding experience in a complex production environment within a global context. This role is critical in aligning inventory strategy with business objectives, budgets and forecasts, ensuring optimal stock levels, driving efficiencies in inventory management and meeting cash flow targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate following financial cycles by supporting projections and actuals discussions and actions

Portfolio Management of Inventory optimization initiatives, generating pipeline of projects that will support MPC horizon plans

Support Inventory Health checks and reviews and mature the process overtime

Shape and design Inventory & SLOB strategies in collaboration with teams and integrate views into IBP in a standard way to support robust discussions with those audiences.

Propose and Lead solutions to optimize working capital while maintaining product availability and minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.

Collaborate with the finance and operations teams to meet cash-flow targets through efficient inventory management.

Propose and Lead cost savings initiatives in the supply chain by optimizing inventory turnover, reducing obsolescence and improving inventory accuracy.

Analyze data and use key performance indicators to track inventory performance, stock levels (DOS), turnover rate and other critical metrics.

Qualifications:

Education:

A minimum of a bachelor’s is required. Focus degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred

APICS / LEAN certifications are preferred.

Experience:

Required

A minimum of 8 years of Supply Chain experience (i.e., logistics, planning, finance).

Outstanding analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior partners.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on critical thinking and execution.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global environment, and in a global and virtual network, composed of different cultures

Strong written and oral communications skills are critical for success in this role

Customer focused and results and performance driven.

Ability to lead multiple initiatives and work in an environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist

Preferred:

Experience in health care industry.

Other

This position requires up to 10% of travel time

Knowledge of SAP/OMP.

Knowledge of global supply chain trends, risks, and standard methodologies.

Posting end date 11/19

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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

AI solution evaluation, Business Process Management (BPM), Cost Management, Data Savvy, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Inventory Turnover, Leadership, Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Organizing, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

127,000 - 215,050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits