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 Function: Supply Chain PlanningJob Sub Function: Demand PlanningJob Category:ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:Limerick, IrelandJob Description:About MedTechFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at We are searching for the best talent for an EMEA Plan Analyst role to be in Limerick, Ireland.As part of the Demand Planning Team, The EMEA Plan Analyst is responsible for supporting the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and supply feedback loop maturity improvements for EMEA Vision business. In this role they will collaborate across key functions to support the monthly IBP process, facilitating aligned decision making through evaluating and revising projections for demand, supply, inventory, portfolio strategies, and the resulting financial impacts.As an EMEA Plan Analyst, you will:Ownership of EMEA product allocation prioritization strategy aiming to optimize service level outcomesExecutes inventory management policies, standards, guidelines, technology and procedures for regional allocationInfluence decision making and execution via clear understanding of inventory status, incoming supply, and how these will impact demand forecast across CEEMA, WESTERN and other RegionsSupport Management Business reviews by providing necessary analytics to generate insights that will support transparent discussions of risk and opportunities Measure, track, and report back-order status updates and corrective actions to minimize supply riskEnable Plan to deliver or improve inventory targets by influencing forecast measures and finding ways to minimize SLOBConsignment reporting and analytics in support of inventory optimizationAdvance IBP Planning Capabilities across Vision, leading areas that will enable growth, Customer Experience, and drive E2E Supply Chain efficienciesApply business and financial knowledge to drive decisions and key outcomes, demonstrating strong decision-making ability in a multiple scenario environmentCommunicate information and insights clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral formsStrong collaboration and influencing skills in a matrix supply chain organizationQualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related disciplineSupply Chain Certification (APICS, IBF etc.) desirableMinimum 5 years' experience in a planning role or relatedEffective communication and social skills required to translate data analytics into business insights delivering memorable executive presentations - motivating changeSophisticated proficiency of various Data & Analytics tools, with demonstrated business results in optimizing business processes requiredExperience with ERP (SAP/APO/SNP) & Advanced Planning Systems (OMP) is preferredProject Management/leadership experience preferredE2E Supply Chain, Demand Planning and/or Inventory experience preferredAt 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 expect:Application 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 #RPOEMEA#LI-HybridRequired Skills: Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Savvy, Coaching, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Savvy, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Marketing Functions, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Statistics, Supply Planning