Posted: 13 June
The role
Sr. Manager, Planning Systems
DePuy Synthes (a division of Johnson & Johnson) – this role is available in multiple locations including West Chester, PA (USA); Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy (Ireland); St. Anthony's Road, Leeds (UK); Zuchwil, Switzerland. Candidates can apply to the location that best aligns with their preference.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Planning Systems plays a critical leadership role within the Supply Chain Planning organization, responsible for the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of planning systems that enable end‑to‑end supply chain execution. This role partners closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, IT, and Digital teams to ensure planning tools and data support business growth, service, and efficiency across DePuy Synthes.
Key Responsibilities
Own and lead the planning systems strategy for the Supply Chain Plan function, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long‑term digital roadmaps.
Oversee the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of demand planning, supply planning, and inventory planning systems, including integrations with ERP and upstream/downstream tools.
Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Commercial teams to translate business requirements into scalable system capabilities and process improvements.
Lead and develop a team of planning systems professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and functional leadership.
Drive data accuracy, master data governance, and planning parameter integrity to support high‑quality planning outcomes.
Manage system enhancements, upgrades, and transformation initiatives, including vendor coordination and project governance.
Establish and monitor KPIs to assess system performance, user adoption, and business value realization.
Champion continuous improvement and standardization across planning processes, leveraging best practices and digital innovation.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain, Operations, or Information Systems.
Required Experience and Skills:
Typically 8‑10 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, planning systems, or supply chain digital enablement roles.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.
Strong expertise in planning systems (e.g., demand, supply, and inventory planning tools) and ERP integrations.
Proven ability to translate business needs into system and process solutions at scale.
Experience leading system implementations, enhancements, or transformations in a complex environment.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience in a medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment.
Exposure to advanced planning concepts such as scenario modeling, S&OP/IBP enablement, and digital supply chain analytics.
Experience working with global or multi‑site supply chain networks.
Familiarity with data governance, master data management, and planning parameter design.
Change management experience supporting adoption of new systems and processes.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior leadership.
Other Requirements:
Language: English (additional languages a plus).
Travel: Limited; up to 10–20% of time, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
Certifications: APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or similar certifications preferred but not required.
Benefits
In addition to base pay, this position offers a competitive benefits package that may include an annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, and financial, physical and mental health programs. Eligibility and benefit details may vary by location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants may contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, and internal employees may contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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