Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function:
Production Planning & Scheduling
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
California (Any City), Florida (Any City), Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, New Jersey (Any City), Pennsylvania (Any City), Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Texas (Any City)
Job Description:
The Manager Deliver Operations Planning is accountable for leading and governing Deliver operations planning execution across a multi0region network of distribution centers and transportation partners. The position can be located at one of our U.S. J&J sites located within NJ, PA, CA, FL, TX, or Guaynabo Puerto Rico, or internationally in Markham Canada, or Se3o Paulo, Brazil.
This role ensures consistent application of established Deliver planning standards, effective integration into Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and strong operational performance across service, cost, cash, and resilience outcomes. The Director enables enterprise decision0making through planning insight, scenario execution, and cross0functional alignment.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
US - Requisition Number: R-084943
Se3o Paulo, Brazil - Requisition Number: R-085183
Markham, Canada Requisition Number: R-085725
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Operations Planning Execution
- Lead global execution of Deliver Operations Planning activities within established planning frameworks and standards.
- Ensure regional planning teams operate consistently and effectively within agreed planning guardrails.
- Monitor planning performance and drive corrective actions where gaps exist.
Supply, Capacity Planning
- Lead Deliver supply and capacity planning across owned and 3PL distribution centers and transportation partners.
- Ensure accurate and timely visibility of capacity constraints, risks, and trade0offs across the Deliver network.
- Support regional Deliver teams in executing capacity and labor plans aligned to business priorities.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Enablement
- Own Deliver Operations Planning inputs, analysis, and recommendations into IBP processes, including Supply Review and Management Business Review.
- Execute Deliver planning scenarios and trade0off analyses to support enterprise decision0making.
- Represent Deliver planning outcomes in IBP forums and leadership discussions.
Scenario Planning & Decision Frameworks
- Execute approved scenario planning related to allocation, mode mix, network risks, and launches.
- Provide clear insights on operational and financial implications of Deliver planning scenarios.
- Support leadership decisions through fact0based planning analysis and recommendations.
Planning Governance, Standards & Playbooks
- Ensure compliance with global Deliver planning standards, controls, and governance expectations.
- Monitor planning effectiveness through KPIs, indicators, and maturity assessments.
- Escalate risks, gaps, and exceptions in line with governance and decision forums.
Risk & Resilience Planning
- Proactively identify Deliver operational risks and vulnerabilities through planning execution.
- Support mitigation actions and contingency planning
- Enable resilient planning outcomes through disciplined execution and monitoring.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, coach, and develop Deliver Operations Planning teams and key planning contributors.
- Partner closely with Regional Deliver Operations, E2E Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance.
- Influence stakeholders through clear communication of planning insights, risks, and tradeoffs.
Scope & Accountability
- Owns:
- Execution of Deliver Operations Planning activities
- Deliver supply, and capacity planning outcomes
- Deliver planning inputs and recommendations into IBP
- Does Not Own:
- Design of enterprise planning processes or policies
- Day0to0day operational execution in distribution or transportation
- Enterprise IBP governance
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor0s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience in supply chain planning, operations planning, or deliver/network planning within a global environment
- Demonstrated leadership in Planning and IBP integration
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross0functional stakeholders in a matrix organization
Preferred:
- Experience operating within complex, multi0region distribution and logistics networks
- Strong analytical, scenario planning, and decision0framework development skills
- Ability to translate strategy into standardized, executable planning processes
Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelor0s or equivalent University Degree is required, Masters or advanced degree preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- Minimum of 6-8 years overall business experience is required, preferably focused on Planning/Deliver/Strategy and management of large programs.
- Proven success working in a complex, highly matrixed, global organization with constantly evolving priorities and tight timelines.
- Validated ownership of IBP process and linkage to P&L/working capital
- Demonstrated impact in increasingly complex leadership roles, including roles requiring orchestration and leadership by influence; E2E mentality and collaboration.
- Strong understanding of core Order Fulfillment processes (Customer Service, Warehousing and Transportation)
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Minimum of 5 years managerial experience representing Supply Chain or a function in Leadership Teams.
- Strong planning and systems understanding with demonstrated track record of execution.
- Shown Critical thinking, learning agility and intellectual curiosity.
- Leadership Imperatives: Connect, Shape, Grow
Other:
- This position requires up to 10-15% domestic and international travel.
Desirable:
- APICS/CSCP/CLTD/CPIM and/or Lean Six Sigma; degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering
- Supply chain experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Deep understanding of financial processes.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$102,000.00 - $177,100.00
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 Colorado 148 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 180 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
