Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Sub Function: Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Category:People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:We are searching for the best talent for a
Distribution Optimization and Margin Expansion Sr. Manager to be located in Raritan, NJ.
The Distribution Optimization and Margin Expansion Sr. Manager is responsible for driving measurable cost-to-serve and margin improvement through distribution network and freight optimization initiatives across MedTech Supply Chain Deliver. This role partners with Deliver Operations, Transportation, Planning, Finance, and Digital teams to identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities across key Margin Expansion workstreams (e.g., Air-to-Ocean conversions, Direct Ship enablement, and Shipment Frequency & Consolidation), while strengthening performance management, governance, and value realization across the portfolio.
Major Duties & Responsibilities- Lead identification, sizing, and prioritization of distribution optimization and Margin Expansion opportunities, translating strategy into an executable pipeline with clear value cases.
- Drive end-to-end execution of Air-to-Ocean conversions in partnership with Transportation, Planning, and BU stakeholders.
- Enable Direct Ship expansion by coordinating cross-functional requirements and supporting scalable deployment.
- Deliver Shipment Frequency & Consolidation improvements through analysis, site readiness, and system/process changes.
- Own performance management for the portfolio including KPI definition, reporting automation, and operating reviews.
- Provide governance, RAID management, executive communication, and cross-program dependency management.
- Drive value realization with Finance, tracking savings and embedding controls to sustain margin improvements.
Other Duties- Support continuous improvement related to network resilience, service, and cost-to-serve
- Support business case development and digital enablement investments
- Represent program in cross-functional forums
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years in technology supporting supply chain, logistics, or transformation roles
- End-to-end initiative leadership with quantified value delivery
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Knowledge of transportation and distribution trade-offs
- Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills
- Experience with KPI governance and reporting
Preferred- Experience with WMS/TMS ecosystems
- Experience with dashboards/analytics tools
- Understanding of trade compliance and cross-border logistics
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$122,000.00 - $212,750.00
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
