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: Enterprise ManagementJob Sub Function: Supply Chain ManagementJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Dublin, Ireland, Limerick, IrelandJob Description:Johnson & Johnson Vision is recruiting for a Senior Manager – Transportation (EMEA), located in Ireland.About the roleLead transportation operations across EMEA for the Vision business, ensuring on-time, efficient, compliant and cost-effective movement of goods. Implement strategic initiatives, optimise carrier performance, and uphold trade compliance standards while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration. Drive value for the EMEA Vision business from global programmes such as IRTE and the Global Control Tower. Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop the EMEA Transportation team.Oversee transportation from VC & SV hubs to Vision customers in EMEA.Ensure alignment with global logistics strategies and share best practices.Manage carrier performance & relationships and monitor service levels.Lead transportation-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure adherence to trade compliance standards across all EMEA markets.Collaborate with 3PL partners to support growth, drive operational efficiencies and react to unforeseen business needs.Manage transportation spend within allocated budgets and ensure accurate invoicing.Support legal and regulatory audits in partnership with global compliance teams.Provide input to global transport procurement in assessment of future opportunities.Identify & implement initiatives to achieve CIP targets.Key Performance Indicators:On-Time delivery (OTD): ≥98.25% across all EMEA markets.Transportation Cost per Unit: Maintain or reduce year-over-year.Carrier SLA Compliance: ≥97.8% adherence to contractual service levels.Freight Claims Resolution Rate: ≥90% resolved within 30 days.Customs Compliance rate: 100% adherence to EMEA regulatory requirements.Invoice Accuracy: ≥99% first-pass match rate.Project Delivery: ≥90% of transportation initiatives delivered on time and within budget.Employee Engagement: ≥80% positive feedback in annual tam surveys.Continuous Improvement: Minimum of 3 cost-saving or efficiency projects implemented annually.QualificationsEducation:Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent.Experience and Skills:Required:Proven record in managing supplier relationships & performance – preferably in small parcel delivery environment.Strong knowledge of trade compliance, and customs regulations.Strong analytical and project management skills.People leadership skills and proven experience.Preferred:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Core Competencies:Credo Leadership: Embody and inspire J&J values.Connect: Build strong external partnerships.Shape: Drive innovation and lead change.Grow: Develop talent and foster a high-performance cultureDecision-making: Exercise good judgment and critical thinking.People focused: Inspire and motivate others to exceed, instilling confidence.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 please contact us via, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-Hybrid#LI-SP5Required Skills: Partnership Development, People Leadership, Transportation OperationsPreferred Skills:Continuous Improvement, Corporate Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Digital Supply Chain Platform, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Logistics Optimization, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Procurement Policies, Quality Assurance (QA), Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Processes, Team Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection