Supply Planning Manager

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.

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Supply Network Planning

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Manager, Supply Network Planning to join our team. The role is based in Zuchwil, Switzerland.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

About J&J MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.

Position Overview

The Manager, Supply Network Planning leads a team of approximately three supply planning professionals responsible for translating demand into reliable and executable supply plans across the assigned network, supporting the Trauma, CMF, Spine and Power Tools portfolios.

The role balances service, inventory, capacity, cost, working capital and operational constraints while ensuring accurate supply signals and effective execution across the network. The Manager leads key Supply Network Planning processes, including S&OP supply reviews, net requirements planning, master production schedule validation, short-term exception management (STEM), scenario planning and performance management.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Operations, E2E Planning, DRP Planning, Value Streams, Quality, Sourcing, Finance, NPI/LCM, Inventory Management, Master Data and digital and technology partners, the Manager drives cross-functional decision-making, proactively addresses supply risks and strengthens end-to-end supply reliability.

A key focus of the position is developing people and capabilities while advancing standardized, data-driven and increasingly automated planning practices.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Supply Network Planning team, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, development plans, workload allocation and business continuity.
• Lead Supply Network Planning for the assigned portfolio, balancing service, inventory, capacity, cost, working capital and agility to deliver reliable and executable supply plans.
• Own the monthly S&OP supply rhythm, including net requirements handover, MPS validation, scenario planning, executive inputs and follow-up of agreed actions.
• Lead STEM and cross-functional risk management, driving clear ownership, root-cause analysis, recovery plans, escalation and resolution of supply issues.
• Support medium- and long-term capacity, sourcing and network decisions through scenario modelling and supply feasibility assessments, including launches, transfers, lifecycle changes and business continuity considerations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of supply performance and key measures, including backorders, supply commits, MPS and NRP attainment, inventory, working capital and excess and obsolete exposure.
• Ensure effective governance of planning master data, supply signals and parameters, including safety stock, maximum inventory, lot sizes, lead times, calendars and order policies.
• Drive continuous improvement, process standardization, automation, scalable reporting, self-service analytics and responsible use of AI while maintaining appropriate quality, compliance and governance requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Science or a related discipline; an advanced degree is an advantage.
• Minimum six years of relevant professional experience in supply, demand, inventory, production or network planning, with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, talent development and delivery of measurable business outcomes.
• Strong end-to-end supply chain knowledge, including net requirements planning, inventory optimization, capacity and scenario planning, S&OP and supply-performance management.
• Experience working in a complex, global and/or regulated supply chain environment; experience within medical devices, healthcare or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP and advanced planning systems such as SAP, JDE, OMP, Kinaxis or APO, combined with strong analytical and digital capabilities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, change-management and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in English; German and/or French is an advantage. APICS/CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt or project-management certification is considered an asset.
• Up to 10% domestic and/or international travel required.

Additional Information

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Compliant Spend, Continuous Improvement, Cost Management, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Policy Implementation, Risk Management, Service Excellence, Supply Chain Resilience, Supply Planning, Sustainable Procurement, Vendor Selection