US Surgery Demand Planning Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Demand Planning Co-Op in Raritan, NJ. This role offers hands-on experience in Planning, involving data analysis, compliance, and collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's program and possess strong analytical skills. Compensation ranges from $23 to $51.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience is required, but education should demonstrate relevant capabilities.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Current enrollment in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Engineering is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, consolidate, and report planning data accurately.
• Develop tools for planning efficiency and document processes.
• Engage with internal and external teams to support demand planning.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Proficient in MS office programs

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Job Function: Career Programs

Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category: Career Program

All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description: Are you ready to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate environment? Join Johnson & Johnson as a Demand Planning Co-Op and contribute to meaningful work while building your professional network and skillset!

Overview: This Co-Op role supports the US Surgery business within our Hospital MedTech sector, based in Raritan, NJ. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in Planning, contributing to data analysis, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data & Reporting: Collect, analyse, consolidate, and report planning data accurately and on time. Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal partners.
• Process Improvement: Develop tools and systems to enhance planning efficiency. Document processes to support training and knowledge transfer.
• Collaboration & Forecasting: Engage daily with internal and external teams. Support demand planning segments, collaborating with Marketing and Finance. Analyze forecast errors and recommend corrective actions. Research methods to improve statistical forecasting performance.
• SAP & Inventory Management: Gain hands-on experience using SAP to identify and resolve issues with customer orders. Allocate inventory to critical orders, ensuring timely fulfilment and customer satisfaction.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Complete required training within designated timeframes. Promote a safe and inclusive work environment.

Experience and Education:

• No prior work experience is required, but current education or extra-curricular activity experiences should demonstrate capabilities to meet the required skills.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Engineering (preferable).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to take direction well, set priorities and achieve results.
• Validated ability to quickly learn and apply complex applications.
• Good written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Business maturity and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Customer focused judgement and initiative.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes and take initiative.
• Math, including Algebra and statistics (preferred).
• Ability to apply project and personal leadership to successfully achieve project, team and individual goals.
• Ability to share knowledge and personal experience with peers. Mentor others when appropriate.
• Ability to build strong reciprocal relationships, considering nuanced perspectives and styles.
• Ability to target their communications as appropriate for the audience and make presentations to a small to medium-sized audience.
• Proficient in MS office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail and management of database tools.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
• Ability to provide their own transportation to this work location (Raritan, NJ).

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $23 per hour to $51.50 per hour.