Director, Sc Plan & Inventory Optimize

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Raynham, MA +7

Director, SC Plan & Inventory Optimize role at Johnson & Johnson (DePuy Synthes) focuses on leading the technology strategy, design, and implementation of supply chain planning and inventory optimization solutions. This includes leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and automation to improve demand forecasting, planning accuracy, and decision-making across a global supply network. The role also involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, and driving digital transformation within a regulated medical technology environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Define and execute the supply chain technology strategy for planning and inventory optimization, aligned with business priorities and IT standards
  2. Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of advanced planning, demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization solutions
  3. Partner with global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Commercial leaders to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions
  4. Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize supply chain platforms, improving demand forecasting, planning accuracy, and end‑to‑end decision-making while driving efficient and resilient supply chain operations at scale.
  5. Drive data, analytics, and digital enablement to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, and working capital performance

Skills

Required

  • 10-12 years of progressive experience in IT, supply chain systems, or digital transformation roles
  • Proven leadership experience delivering enterprise‑scale supply chain planning and inventory optimization solutions
  • Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, and inventory management processes
  • Experience leading global, cross‑functional teams and complex technology programs
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into technology roadmaps and executable plans
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills
  • English required

Nice to have

  • Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
  • Hands‑on experience with leading supply chain planning platforms and advanced analytics solutions
  • Familiarity with cloud‑based architectures, data platforms, and integration technologies
  • Experience supporting global operations across multiple regions and markets
  • Demonstrated success driving adoption of digital and data‑driven ways of working
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred
  • PMP, Agile, or supply chain–related certifications preferred
  • additional languages a plus

What the JD emphasized

  • AI, advanced analytics, and automation
  • demand forecasting
  • planning accuracy
  • inventory optimization
  • scalable technology solutions
  • regulated medical technology environment

Other signals

  • AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize supply chain platforms
  • improving demand forecasting, planning accuracy
  • end-to-end decision-making
  • scalable digital solutions
  • data, analytics, and digital enablement