Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:
Demand Planning

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

Depuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a DEPUY ORTHO US DEMAND PLANNING ANALYST Raynham, MA.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

Reporting to the US Regional Demand Planning Senior Manager, the Senior US Regional Demand Planner is responsible for leading the US demand Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. Other responsibilities include demand planning in alignment with business planning, understanding the US inventory strategy and planning activities, all aiming to deliver on key performance indicators including forecast accuracy, customer service and inventory

It is anticipated following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by Orthopedics employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Orthopedics at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines, this position:
• Chair US Demand S&OP/IBP Meetings and other applicable forums.
• Lead demand planning activities for assigned products by ensuring excellent integrity of both demand and forecast data.
• Manage assigned implant/instrument forecasts in a high SKU environment using statistical software and new product modeling.
• Responsible for achieving forecast accuracy targets (MAPE & BIAS) and driving continuous improvements in this area.
• Review statistical forecast generated and provide input on changes that may be required. Collaborate with functions such as Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Finance to identify and incorporate market intelligence (events) into the demand forecast as aligned.
• Develop detailed execution plans and manage demand plans for new product introductions and life cycle management as required and aligned with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Adhere to the monthly forecast upload cycle and report forecast accuracy metrics and consumption data as required.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required. MBA preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of related professional experience required.
• Experience in medical device, consumer, or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Supply chain certification (APICS/IBF/Six Sigma) preferred.
• Hands-on working experience with one or more of the following areas required: inventory, planning, order management, ERP or MRP systems, financial processes.
• Ability to set clear priorities, timely decision making, strategic planning, good judgment, influencing, and basic project management skills required.
• Understanding of distribution links within the supply chain required.
• S&OP/IBP experience preferred.
• General business knowledge or US & international markets preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office programs: Excel, PowerPoint, Word required.
• Proficient in advanced analytics and data visualization software design and usage (ex. Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik) preferred.
• Keeps calm under challenging situations.
• Proactively prevents distribution disruptions and flags risks early.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills/superior team player/builder.
• Problem solving and negotiating skills.
• Diversity awareness.
• Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities.
• Customer focus (both internal and external)

• Build collaborative partnerships with business partners:
• Providing analytical and technical supply chain support for the assigned product portfolio and acting as a liaison between functions
• Ensuring that demand planning, S&OP/IBP, and business planning processes align with overall global processes and objectives.
• Acting as single point of contact for US for demand / forecast related activities for the business unit.
• Clearly communicating with key stakeholders accordingly - including (but not limited to) sales, marketing, commercial operations, finance, and supply chain partners.
• Relentless focus on customer service
• Enable achievement of line-item fill rate (LIFR) and On Time in Full (OTIF) targets and driving continuous improvements in this area.
• Enable achievement of inventory targets and drive optimization activities in this area.

Other:

• The anticipated travel for this position is 10%.
• The required attendance policy for this position is Hybrid.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$79,000.00 to $112,276.50

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. 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 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 Condolence Leave - 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave - 10 days Volunteer Leave - 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits