Director of Supply Planning

Johnson & Johnson; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Director of Supply Planning to optimize and lead the supply planning function. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in logistics and a strong background in data systems, including ERP and TMS. This hands-on leadership role requires strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex projects and relationships. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Deliver/Logistics/Distribution with experience defining strategy and global processes.
• Strong systems and data background with major ERP systems.
• Ability to manage people in a complex structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the supply planning function across deliver operations.
• Define and govern the global Deliver supply planning and capacity operating model.
• Establish scenario frameworks for inventory allocation and decision guardrails.

Skills

Agility Jumps

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Consulting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Reporting

Demand Planning

Fact-Based Decision Making

Green Manufacturing

Interpersonal Influence

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Manufacturing Flow Management

Operational Excellence

Organizational Project Management

Process Improvements

Strategic Change

Supply Planning

Tactical Planning

Technical Credibility

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

APICS/CSCP/CLTD/CPIM certifications

Tools

ERP

APS

WMS

TMS

EDI/API standards

Job description

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

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; Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland; Zug, Switzerland

Job Description

The Director of Supply Planning process Deliver is responsible for leading and optimizing the supply planning function across deliver operations. This senior leadership role ensures the effective alignment of supply chain strategies with business goals, driving process standardization, efficiency, and standard methodologies in supply planning and inventory management. The position reports to the Senior Director Supply Planning and collaborates closely with leaders from Deliver, Operations, Procurement, Logistics & Regional teams.

Job Purpose

Define and govern the global Deliver supply planning & capacity operating model across a multi‑region network of owned and 3PL distribution centers and transportation partners. Be responsible for the frameworks for planning policy, IBP integration, drive standardized processes, value realization, and risk/resilience outcomes while enabling regions to implement consistently.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Process development & standardization into Operating Model

• Set the multi‑year Deliver strategy for process aligned to service, cost, and cash goals; define target process optimization and governance forums
• Publish global playbooks for DCs and transportation (SOPs, RACIs, indicators, controls) and ensure regional adoption via maturity assessments

IBP & Long‑Range Planning Integration

• Support design and delivery for Deliver, inputs/outputs for Supply Review and Management Business Review, including connection to inventory glide path and capacity/labor planning standards
• Establish scenario frameworks (allocation, mode mix, network risk, launches) and decision guardrails tied to P&L and working capital

Policy & Parameter Governance

• Define global planning and execution policies: safety stock/DOI targets, lead‑time standards, pack hierarchies, ASN/EDI conformance, carrier/service‑tier rules
• Run parameter stewardship and process controls; supervise policy conformance and drive corrective actions with regions

Systems & Data Product Ownership

• Sponsor the control‑tower and analytics design (OTIF/DIFOT, Perfect Order, DOI/DSI, cost‑to‑serve, decision latency, emissions)
• 3PL/Partner Governance Framework
• Define the global 3PL/carrier process model

Value, Compliance & Sustainability

• Work with margin acceleration program to ensure process capability for value realization portfolio with validated benefits

Capability & Change

• Build Deliver capabilities (process, data, systems); define certification pathways (APICS/CSCP/CLTD) and training for regions
• Lead global organisational change and communications; reduce decision latency and improve process adherence

Measurable Outcomes (Strategic critical metrics)

Process & Governance

• Blueprint creation & availability to full Deliver organization aligned to standard methodologies for external benchmark
• Process maturity index by region/DC, baseline
• Policy conformance % (lead times, ASN, inventory targets), decision latency (Supply→MBR)

Systems & Data

• Integration success rate (WMS/TMS/EDI), data FPY (locations, lanes, pack hierarchies), adoption of control‑tower dashboards

Key Proficiencies Required

• Ability to build effective partnering relationships using persuading and influencing skills
• Strong organization skills and an interest in planning
• Can drive continuous process improvements
• Ability to translate sophisticated situations into simple working solutions
• Ability to manage people in a complex structure with an interest in mentor and developing leaders
• Ability to prioritize and lead multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
• Ability to provide global leadership per the Leadership Imperatives
• Capability to apply knowledge of products and customers and achieve associated business requirements
• Ability to make sound management decisions and identify actions that will support company initiatives within the supply chain
• Ability to apply basic project management techniques
• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment through effective communications

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years in Deliver/Logistics/Distribution with significant experience defining strategy and global processes; multi‑region exposure required
• Validated ownership of IBP design for Deliver and linkage to P&L/working capital; scenario and policy design expertise
• Strong systems and data background: ERP, APS, WMS, TMS, EDI/API standards
• APICS/CSCP/CLTD/CPIM and/or Lean Six Sigma; degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Desirable

• Black Belt six-sigma certification
• Supply chain experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry
• Deep understanding of financial processes
• Experienced ERP / Planning Systems User

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Required Skills

Agility Jumps, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Demand Planning, Fact-Based Decision Making, Green Manufacturing, Interpersonal Influence, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Manufacturing Flow Management, Operational Excellence, Organizational Project Management, Process Improvements, Strategic Change, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility