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:

Inventory Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a WW Senior Inventory Manager WCH​ to be based at San Paulo, BR

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• Raritan, NJ, US - Requisition Number: R-092513

• Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-094884

• Raritan, NJ, US- Requisition Number: R-092513

• Diegem, Belgium- Requisition Number:

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Senior Manager, WW Inventory Management is responsible for leading and delivering accurate worldwide inventory plans for the business. This individual manages the global inventory planning and management process to drive optimal levels of inventory for the business. He / she is accountable for the executive inventory management business review and identifies drivers of key performance metrics and action plans to meet / exceed business targets in this area. This position will work very closely with the Regional Planning, Supply Network Planning, and Product Planning and Logistics organizations to ensure that inventory levels are optimized, and the supply chain is delivering all commitments in this area.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Inventory strategic planning and business planning process.

• Inventory commit / projection process.

• Management and coordination of inventory optimization programs for all inventory locations.

• The deployment of 'best in class' inventory management practices.

• Assuring that business processes ensure the right item, in the right quantity is available without maintaining excessive stock levels or compromising patient care and safety.

• Training and education of the supply chain team on the principles of inventory management and optimization. Developing appropriate key performance indicators to monitor and validate successes.

• Maintaining and developing processes and tools to analyze and review improvements in the inventory planning of new product introductions and life cycle management events.

• Collaborating across regions and functions to ensure alignment on programs and priorities in this area.

Section 3: Experience and Education

• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of related operations experience in the areas of planning / materials management, logistics, inventory control and sourcing / procurement is required.

• MBA or equivalent master’s degree is desirable.

• APICS certification is highly preferred.

• Process Excellence certification is highly preferred.

• Strong Financial Acumen or financial experience is highly preferred.

Section 4: Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses and Affiliations

• Understanding of end of end supply chain interactions and interdependencies.

• Strong analytical and financial skills.

• Strong strategic vision on planning processes and inventory management.

• 5+ years’ experience in a supply chain role involving supply and / or demand planning.

• Leadership / supervisory experience is a must with proven experience in leading teams.

• Sound Knowledge of ERP system, MRP, APS, DP, and MS Excel.

• Fluency in English is essential.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

• Creative problem-solving skills.

• Cultural awareness.

• Proven ability to influence / collaborate at all levels in the organization.

• Change leadership expertise.

• Customer focused (internal & external).

• Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities.

• Proficient in MS office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Planning, Flow Charts, and management of database tools.

*Position requires 20-30% domestic and international travel and reports to the Director of Global Supply Chain Planning.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Competitive Landscape Analysis, Consulting, Cost Management, Data Savvy, Demand Planning, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Inventory Turnover, Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Mentorship, Organizing, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Planning, Technical Credibility