Job Function
Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function
Planning Strategy & Capabilities
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations
Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium; New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland; Zug, Switzerland
Position Title
Transcend Plan Integration Director, MT SC Digital
Position Overview
The Transcend Plan Integration Director is responsible for ensuring critical MedTech Plan Capabilities are covered by the Transcend program (S4 HANA deployment). The role ensures the plan ecosystem remains intact while the Transcend program is executed and is accountable for the successful integration of MT planning solutions into the S4 eco-system. The position requires developing and deploying integration solutions between MT Transcend S4 systems and multiple PLAN APS systems across global, regional, and market business units, managing complex interdependencies with other strategic programs.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Shape the MedTech Plan System integrated roadmap between Advanced planning systems and the new S4 system, considering highly complex interdependencies with MT must wins and strategic programs.
Ensure alignment with BU / Regions and central functions.
Deliver integrated solutions between MT Transcend S4 systems and multiple PLAN APS systems covering several business units; global, regional, and markets.
Work with multiple workstreams, including Business SMEs, PO, JJT, OMP, S4, PLAN BPO, Business stakeholders in day‑to‑day operations, ensuring proper cadences are in place to capture business requirements and enable solutions across different plan systems.
Own the relationship with external vendors & integrators for project planning, budget planning, and resource planning; be the accountable POC for all financial transactions with external vendors including SOWs, POS, and Payments.
Ensure effective stakeholder management providing frequent updates on key decisions, progress, risks, and attention points.
Pull together different teams and run SWAT exercises as needed during different project phases, including solution build, validation, cutover, and Hypercare.
Plan and manage delivery of project operationally, including team and schedule management.
Accountable for ensuring all User Stories & KDD’s that have been captured in JIRA for Global Template processes have been solutioned, tested, and deployed successfully.
Lead the team of project managers and indirect / external resources to deploy the program.
Keep abreast with emerging planning concepts – technology partner selection.
Establish strong alignment and linkages to partner functions such as J&J Technology, MT SC Digital, Commercial, Business Unit Supply Chain & Regional Value Chains, Integrated Business Management.
Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or equivalent; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within Operations, Supply Chain or large transformation programs.
Minimum of 5 years of plan business experience.
3+ years of people management and development experience.
Strong knowledge of MedTech supply chain and planning systems (APO, OMP, Blue Yonder).
Project Management: FPX PL or PMP Certification required; FPX SME preferred.
APICS / Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Experience leading complex programs inclusive of local and global scope in a distributed environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strategic thinking, planning, communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work in a complex, multi‑system environment.
Hands‑on project delivery and managing project timelines in a complex business environment.
Manage multiple stakeholders effectively including senior business leaders, vendors, third parties, and subcontractors.
Ability to persuade others in sensitive & complex situations while preserving relationships.
Understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain interactions and interdependencies with other functions.
Strong background in Supply Chain Planning processes and systems (APO, OMP, Blue Yonder); digital acumen required.
Expert knowledge of Advanced Planning Technologies.
Excellent financial & business acumen to develop multi‑year investment plans.
Global experience with multiple countries and regions; cultural awareness; experience working with virtual teams and matrix organizations.
Strong analytical, quantitative, communication and presentation skills; interdependent partnering and team management.
Clear understanding of external Supply Chain trends and emerging best practices.
Travel Requirements: 20–30 % international travel.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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