At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Job FunctionSupply Chain PlanningJob Sub FunctionProduction Planning & SchedulingJob CategoryProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:Ringaskiddy, Cork, IrelandJob DescriptionAbout Innovative MedicineOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.Learn more at We are searching for the best talent for the Senior Materials Requirements (MRP) Planner position to be in Cork, Ireland.Position OverviewThe Senior Materials Requirements (MRP) Planner is responsible for co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of raw materials and components, converting the output of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and the Detailed Schedule (DS) into material requirements to ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines when needed Communicating the plan to the different suppliers within the agreed lead times. Be an integral part of a team which optimizes the flow of materials, while considering the plants warehouse capacity and inventory targets in order to eliminate potential disruptions in the storage, storage costs and avoiding material scrap (SLOB) both at site level which rolls up to API Large Molecule Platform Level. Be part of Global Planning, Large Molecule API platform, an award-winning Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain team.As a Senior MRP, You WillExecute the development, maintenance, communication, and publication of the Materials Requirements Plans (MRP) to ensure that patient / customer requirements are met.Maintain Raw Materials and Components inventories within our goal, while minimizing excess, obsolete and expired materials.Contribute to the global balancing of Materials and Components within Global Planning, ensuring efficient and effective procurement & inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability, and cost.Ensure that all material delivery schedules are communicated to the suppliers on time in order to meet plan requirements.Partner with Global Procurement to drive Supplier performance improvement including quality and timely delivery in line with MPS.Tracks and reports site / platform level supplier service performance, communicating the information to the relevant parties.Collaborate with Quality and Warehouse staff regarding rejected / defective materials, making the physical arrangements with the supplier to ensure a timely return of goods or disposal.Focuses and encourages continuous improvements (CI) of the process supportedSupports material and component Phase in and Phase Out processes.Collaborative and cross-functional with all other departments within the company and to align across JSC and other J&J organizations.Ensure a high level of integrity and implementation of Credo-based actions.Ensure department and personnel goals and objectives are completed in a timely and efficient manner.Qualifications / RequirementsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related Business discipline is essential.Supply Chain Certification is preferred e.g., APICS.Lean Certification is desirable.3 years planning experience (Planning, Logistics or Manufacturing) is required.Experience in Planning/Purchasing in a multi-national environment.Experience in the use of SAP is preferred.Development of an efficient and effective Material planning supply chain management processes and systems.Customer focused ensuring that customer requirements are clearly planned for and communicated within the organization.At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.Here's What You Can ExpectApplication review: We'll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.Getting to know you: If there's a good match, you'll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.Finally, at the end of the process, we'll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We're excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process #RPOEMEARequired SkillsPreferred 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