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Job Function: Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function: Planning Strategy & Capabilities
Job Category: Professional
All Job Posting Locations: Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Zug, Switzerland
Position Overview
This position has a global responsibility to develop and deploy the overall Plan System transformation program for Demand Planning across all MedTech business units and regions, managing complex interdependencies with other strategic programs. The role will shape and deploy the MedTech Plan system vision and comprehensive strategy in alignment with senior stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of the overall Demand Planning program. The Demand Planning Transformation Lead will also help transform and standardize underlying Plan technologies and ensure their integration. Strong experience in supply chain, planning systems and capabilities, end‑to‑end strategic thinking, and digital acumen is required. This position reports to the MedTech Plan Product Owner within the J&J MedTech Supply Chain Digital organization.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Shape the MedTech Plan System vision & strategy for Demand Planning to transform the MT planning landscape and its integration into the MT SC digital transformation strategy and roadmap.
* Develop and deploy a Demand Planning system / capability roadmap considering highly complex interdependencies with MT must wins and strategic programs such as SigniFi and TranSCend.
* Overall accountable to develop, refine, and implement the strategy to advance the maturity of our plan systems globally.
* Shape and initiate the multi‑year program, including financials, value case, timelines and resource model. Mobilize the program.
* Establish and manage the governance structure and processes.
* Plan and manage delivery of projects operationally, including team and schedule management.
* Lead the team to deploy the program.
* Keep abreast of emerging planning concepts and technologies.
* 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, Mathematics, Operations, or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
* Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within Operations, Supply Chain or large transformation programs.
* Minimum of 5 years of plan business experience.
* Experience in people management and development; ability to build and maintain high‑performance teams.
* Strong knowledge of MedTech supply chain.
* Project Management certification (FPX PL or PMP) required; FPX SME preferred.
* APICS or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
* Experience leading complex programs, including local and global scope, in a distributed environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
* Demonstrated outstanding 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.
* Ability to persuade others in sensitive & complex situations while preserving relationships.
* Manage multiple stakeholders effectively, including senior business leaders, vendors, third parties, and subcontractors.
* Understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain interactions and interdependencies with other functions.
* Strong background/experience in Supply Chain Planning processes and systems; digital acumen required; expert knowledge of Advanced Planning Technologies.
* Excellent financial and business acumen to develop multi‑year investment plans.
* Global experience with multiple countries and regions, and associated cultural awareness.
* Experience working with virtual teams and matrix organizations.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, and strength in interdependent partnering and team management.
* Clear understanding of external supply chain trends and emerging best practices.
Preferred locations: Diegem, Belgium; Raritan, New Jersey; Zug, Switzerland.
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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