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Job Function:
Supply Chain Deliver
Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Supply Chain Deliver
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Zuchwil, Switzerland
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, GlobalDistributionNetwork Strategy locatedin Reynham US, or Diegem Belgium or Zuchwil Switzerland
The Sr. Manager, GlobalDistributionNetwork Strategy plays a critical role in shaping thelong‑termdesign and optimization of DePuy Synthes’ globaldistributionandwarehousingnetwork. This role partners closely with supply chain, operations, finance, and business leadership to evaluate network scenarios, drivedata‑basedstrategic decisions, and ensure the network is positioned to support growth, resilience, and cost competitiveness. The role offers high visibility, strategic impact, and the opportunity to influenceenterprise‑leveldecisions during a period of transformation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead globaldistribution and warehousingnetwork strategy initiatives, including footprint design, capacity planning, and make/buy analyses.
Develop and evaluatelong‑termnetwork scenarios to support business growth, product innovation, and regional market needs.
Partnercross functionallywith Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to align network strategy with business priorities.
Build financial and operational models to assess cost, service, risk, and investmenttrade‑offsacross the global network.
Support strategic capital investment planning and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
Drive continuous improvement and standardization in network strategy tools, analytics, anddecision‑makingprocesses.
Monitor external trends (market demand, geopolitical risk, supply disruptions) and assess implications for the global network.
Prepare clear,executive‑levelmaterials and recommendations for governance forums and leadership reviews.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degreerequired(Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field).
Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience and Skills
Required:
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, manufacturing,distribution,operations strategy, or network design roles.
Demonstrated experience developing globaldistributionor supply network strategies.
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders andcross‑functionalstakeholders.
Experience working in a regulated, complex, or global operating environment.
Preferred:
Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Prior experience supporting capital investment planning orlarge‑scalenetwork transformations.
Familiarity with advanced network modeling tools and scenario planning methodologies.
Experience working in matrixed, global organizations.
Demonstratedpeopleleadership or indirect team leadership experience.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear strategic recommendations.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills to evaluate complextrade‑offs
Other:
Language Requirements: Englishrequired;additionallanguages a plus.
Travel: Up to 20%, domestic and international.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness toestablisha standaloneorthopaedicscompany,operatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Customer Centricity, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Materials Handling, Order Management, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Productivity Planning, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management
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