National Scheduling Assistant Manager

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia +5

This role is a National Scheduling Assistant Manager in the Supply Chain Deliver function, specifically within Warehouse & Distribution at Johnson & Johnson. The primary focus is on supporting operational delivery of the National Scheduling team, driving daily/weekly/monthly cadences, solving operational problems, delivering reporting, and leading continuous improvement. The role involves leading daily operations, acting as a first-line escalation point, establishing planning cadences, driving continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and process optimization, and collaborating cross-functionally to lead, coach, and develop the scheduling team. While the role mentions 'adoption of digital/automation solutions', it does not indicate AI/ML as a core craft.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead daily operations of the national scheduling team, ensuring seamless delivery across safety, quality, service, and cost.
  2. Act as first-line escalation, resolving issues, monitoring performance, and driving timely stakeholder communication.
  3. Establish and run weekly planning cadence, aligning priorities, resources, and service targets.
  4. Drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis, process optimisation, and adoption of digital/automation solutions.
  5. Collaborate cross-functionally and lead, coach, and develop the scheduling team to uplift capability and performance.

Skills

Required

  • Strong operational and supply chain expertise
  • Advanced analytical capability
  • proficiency in ERP systems
  • reporting tools
  • data-driven decision making
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • strong problem-solving ability

Nice to have

  • Collaborating
  • Compliance Management
  • Cost Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Developing Others
  • Distribution Management
  • Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Order Management
  • Organizing
  • Performance Measurement
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Team Management
  • Transportation Management
  • Warehouse Management

What the JD emphasized

  • continuous improvement
  • process optimisation
  • team development