External Supply Planner

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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent to join us as an External Supply Planner in Allschwil, Switzerland.

Purpose

The External Supply Planner serves as a strategic liaison between internal Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine customers and external manufacturing sites. The role is responsible for global planning and material management activities for externally manufactured and/or packaged products. By defining, measuring, analyzing, and improving planning and material processes, the position ensures alignment of base business, product launches, long-term objectives, and specific business needs with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine strategic goals. Success in this role is measured through timely order delivery, attainment of inventory targets, and continuity of supply for customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain balanced volume, detailed, and material supply plans while considering operational efficiency, inventory costs, SLOB risk, and customer service.
• Execute SAP transactions, including the creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders and master data, to ensure reliable MRP/ERP outputs.
• Proactively identify and manage supply risks by driving short-term and long-term planning activities and resolving day-to-day supply issues.
• Manage inventory and SLOB processes to maintain accurate and target stock levels across Distribution Centers, External Manufacturing sites, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, IMTs, critical issue resolution activities, and supply chain process enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with E2E Planning, Finance, Procurement, QA/QC, PES, Inventory Management, IT teams, and external suppliers.
• Communicate forecasts, priorities, and event plans to internal and external manufacturing sites to align capacity, schedules, and service levels.
• Support S&OP, business planning, new product launches, performance reporting, and global initiatives while driving digital transformation and operational excellence.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, alternative relevant experience will also be considered; a focus in Supply Chain or Business is preferred.
• APICS and/or Lean Certification is considered an advantage.
• At least four (4) years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated business acumen in Supply Chain and financial processes, combined with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to establish effective communication, align goals, and drive performance improvements.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to partner with and influence stakeholders with minimal coaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in master production scheduling, inventory management, and/or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience with scenario analysis, Sales & Operations Planning, planning systems such as APO/OMP, and cross-functional business processes within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.

Additional Information

• Availability to work flexible hours as required to support US, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific business schedules.
• This position requires up to 10% domestic travel.

At 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!

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Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Communication, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Innovation, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Flow Management, Problem Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Relationship Building, Supply Planning