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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Supply Chain Planning

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands, Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an MSM EP/NV Supply Chain Leader to join our team. The role can be based in Belgium and the Netherlands and 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.

About J&J MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we combine healthcare expertise, advanced technologies, and a passion for patients to transform the future of medical intervention.

Position overview

The MSM EP/NV Supply Chain Leader is a senior leadership role responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain performance across the MSM cluster (Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland).

This role acts as a key Supply Chain integrator and strategic partner to Commercial leadership, translating global strategy into effective regional execution.

The position is accountable for service, inventory, cost and cash performance across a ~$250M portfolio, while leading organizational capability development and enabling high performance across the cluster.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional end-to-end supply chain strategy for the MSM cluster, ensuring alignment with global EP/NV priorities and strong performance across service, cost, inventory, and cash.
• Partner with Commercial leadership to enable business growth through supply reliability, product launch readiness, deal enablement, tender participation, and portfolio lifecycle management.
• Own customer service performance and customer experience, including tracking key metrics (OTIF, fill rate, lead time) and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional integration across Planning, Customer Service, Distribution & Transportation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance.
• Lead supply chain risk management and escalation handling, coordinating with regional and global stakeholders to resolve shortages and optimize allocation strategies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain organization, including direct team management, talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
• Foster a customer-centric, inclusive, and performance-driven culture, promoting collaboration, transparency, and accountability across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging ERP systems, advanced planning tools (e.g., OMP), and analytics to enhance performance.
• Ensure strong stakeholder alignment and communication across commercial and regional leadership teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of end-to-end supply chain experience, including senior leadership roles in complex and matrixed environments.
• Proven experience leading regional or global supply chain organizations and transformation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in IBP / S&OP processes and enterprise-level decision-making.
• Experience in medical device, healthcare, or regulated industries is required.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, logistics, inventory, and customer service.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to balance growth, service, cost, and cash objectives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and transformation initiatives.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to align senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience in people management and leadership development is required (direct reports included).
• Strong collaboration with Quality and Regulatory Affairs functions.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Certifications such as APICS, IBF, PMP, Lean or Six Sigma are a plus.
• Willingness to travel (~30%).

Additional information

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a world-class organization and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Report Writing, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Planning, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€96,000.00 - €165,025.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.