US Surgery Demand Planning CoOp

Johnson & Johnson; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ is seeking a US Surgery Demand Planning Co-Op to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory management within our MedTech operations. You will work closely with planning teams to analyze data, develop forecasting insights, and contribute to process improvements.

The role offers exposure to SAP, cross-functional collaboration with Marketing and Finance, and opportunities to build planning tools while supporting timely fulfillment and a

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, consolidate, and report planning data on time.
• Develop tools to enhance planning efficiency and document processes.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Finance to support demand planning.
• Gain hands-on SAP experience and allocate inventory for critical orders.
• Follow safety policies and complete required training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Forecasting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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

US Surgery Demand Planning Co-Op

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 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, analyze, 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 judgment 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-size 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).

Target Start Date

January 4th 2027.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on [07/09/2027]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.