Job Function: Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function: Production Planning & Scheduling
Job Category:Professional
All Job Posting Locations:Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America
Job Description:We are searching for the best talent to join our Orthopaedics team as a Production Planner to be located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. (Fully Onsite)
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
About DePuy SynthesDePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world's largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter-establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer and business requirements.
- Analyze net requeriments, material availability, and capacity constraints to create executable production plans.
- Monitor production performance and drive recovery plans to address shortages, delays, and bottlenecks.
- Support capacity planning and identify manufacturing constraints impacting output.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness and production continuity.
- Lead planning reviews and communicate risks, priorities, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Develop reports and metrics to improve planning visibility and business performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning efficiency, inventory optimization, and schedule attainment.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing Planning, or related Supply Chain function.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience analyzing large data sets and translating findings into actionable plans.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications- APICS/ASCM Certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC).
- Experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, or advanced planning systems.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics tools.
- Knowledge of Capacity Planning, RCCP, MPS, MRP, and Inventory Optimization.
- Experience supporting planning transformation initiatives.
Required Skills: Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Communication, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Innovation, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Flow Management, Problem Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Relationship Building, Supply Planning
