Job Function Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function End-to-End Planning
Job Category Professional
All Job Posting Locations
Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Madrid, Spain
Pomezia, Roma, Italy
Prague, Czechia
Umkirch, Germany
Warsaw, Masovian, Poland
Zuchwil, Switzerland
Job Description
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Supply Chain Director, CEE & Trade, located in Diegem, Belgium or Zug, Switzerland or Amserfoort, Netherlands or Madrid, Spain or Walterovo Namesti, Czech Republic or Pomezia, Italy or Warsaw, Poland or Umkirch, Germany.
Role Overview
The Director, CEE & Trade Supply Chain is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end supply chain across a strategically critical EMEA market, encompassing CEE & Trade Markets.
The role carries full accountability for supply chain execution, asset deployment and utilization, customer service and operations, and reliable delivery to end customers.
A core member of the regional leadership team, the Supply Chain Leader translates business strategy into supply chain plans, delivers insights into demand and capacity dynamics, and ensures optimal cost‑to‑serve while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Own and lead the end‑to‑end supply chain across the CEE & Trade Markets, from demand shaping and asset strategy through to customer delivery and service execution.
Provide functional leadership to in‑market Supply Chain Leaders, covering:
Asset installation and utilization
Customer service and operations
Order fulfilment and delivery execution
Ensure consistent, high‑performance supply chain standards across diverse markets and operating models.
Business Partnership & IBP Leadership
Partner closely with the CEE & Trade Commercial Leaders and market leadership teams to:
Understand business strategy, growth drivers, and market‑specific priorities
Translate commercial ambition into executable supply chain plans
Play a critical role in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) by:
Providing insights into demand signals, capacity constraints, and risk/opportunity trade‑offs
Shaping and challenging demand plans to support growth while protecting service and cost performance
Act as a trusted advisor to commercial and regional leaders on supply chain implications of market decisions.
Asset Strategy, Growth & Enablement
Lead cluster‑wide strategies for:
Asset efficiency and utilization
New asset installation and deployment planning
New Product Introductions (NPIs) and other growth enablers
Life cycle management within the portfolio
Ensure capital and asset deployment decisions are aligned to demand evolution, customer needs, and long‑term business strategy.
Drive standardization and best‑practice sharing across markets to accelerate time‑to‑value.
Cost Optimization & Service Excellence
Lead initiatives to optimize the end‑to‑end cost‑to‑serve while maintaining or improving customer service levels.
Identify structural cost improvement opportunities across logistics, operations, asset usage, and service models.
Balance service, growth, and cost trade‑offs to deliver optimal outcomes for both customers and the enterprise.
Global Platform & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with International and Global Supply Chain teams to:
Drive improvements in collaboration, visibility, and execution
Resolve systemic issues and remove recurring constraints
Influence global capabilities, tools, and standards based on regional needs
People Leadership & Capability Building
Lead, coach, and develop in‑market supply chain leaders, building a strong, succession‑ready talent pipeline.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus across the cluster.
Drive engagement and alignment across geographically and culturally diverse teams.
Required Skills
Analytical Reasoning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Differential Insights, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Mentorship, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Differential Insights, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Mentorship, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
Anticipated Base Pay Range
€119,200.00 - €204,355.00
Benefits
Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location.
Vacation days.
Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Bereavement leave.
Caregiver leave.
Volunteer leave.
Well‑being reimbursement.
Programs for financial, physical and mental health.
Service anniversary and recognition awards.
Eligibility for several insurance plans for employees and some dependents subject to terms.
This information is provided for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 under 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.
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