Job title Director of Supply PlanningFunction Supply Chain PlanningSub function Planning Strategy & CapabilitiesCategory Director, Planning Strategy & Capabilities (P9)Location Ringaskiddy / Diegem / Raritan / Zug / Ireland / Belgium / United States of America / SwitzerlandDate posted Dec 09 2025Requisition number R-047014Work pattern Hybrid Work
Description
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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
Qualifications & experience
Essential:
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.
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