Ph3Job Overview /h3pDirector, DPS Global Planning – Spine Sports (and CMF) leads the Global Planning function for the Spine, Sports, and Cranio‑Maxillofacial (CMF) platforms within DePuy Synthes, representing approximately $2.2B in annual sales. This role is accountable for end‑to‑end supply planning execution, ensuring a strong Customer‑First focus while balancing service, cost, and inventory cash‑flow objectives. The director reports to the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Planning and partners closely with the Spine/Sports/CMF Supply Chain Leader and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver the E2E Platform strategy, enable New Product Introductions, and ensure day‑to‑day supply chain performance. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliLead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of global demand, supply, and inventory planning processes for Spine, Sports, and CMF platforms. /liliOwn end‑to‑end supply planning execution to ensure product availability at the right place, in the right quantity, and at the right time to meet customer and commercial commitments. /liliValidate net requirements from markets, identify short‑ and mid‑term constraints, and ensure accurate set‑level demand and supply plans aligned to platform needs. /liliOwn and lead the Global IBP / SOP process for Spine, Sports, and CMF, ensuring strong governance, data‑driven decision making, and executive‑level readiness. /liliPartner closely with Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Regional Supply Chain, and strategic manufacturing partners to align forecasts, capacity plans, and execution commitments. /liliLead and develop a global planning organization of approximately 18 associates, ensuring the right capabilities, engagement, productivity, and succession to meet current and future business needs. /liliEstablish, monitor, and act on key planning performance metrics, including service, inventory, forecast accuracy, manufacturing plan attainment, excess and obsolete inventory, NPI launch performance, and team productivity. /liliDrive the development and deployment of advanced analytics capabilities to optimize end‑to‑end service, inventory, and cost performance across the platforms. /liliRepresent Global Planning on the Spine/Sports/CMF end‑to‑end Supply Chain Leadership Team, providing transparent insights, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliBachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline). Master’s degree or MBA preferred. /liliTypically 10–12 years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, or operations within a global, matrixed organization. /liliProven leadership experience managing global teams and influencing senior stakeholders. /liliStrong expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and SOP / IBP processes. /liliDemonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a fast‑paced environment. /liliExcellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliExperience within medical devices, orthopedics, or other highly regulated industries. /liliFamiliarity with advanced planning systems and digital supply chain tools. /liliExperience leading global transformation or continuous improvement initiatives. /liliStrong financial acumen and experience partnering closely with Finance. /liliClear, confident communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences. /li /ulh3Other Requirements /h3ulliLanguage: Fluency in English required; additional European languages are a plus. /liliTravel: Up to 20–30% international travel, as business needs require. /li /ulh3Equal Opportunity Statement /h3pJohnson 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 by federal, state or local law. /ppWe actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. /ppJohnson Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr