Nordics Ep/nv Supply Chain Lead

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Nordics EP/NV Supply Chain Leader responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain performance across the Nordics region. This role acts as a key Supply Chain integrator and strategic partner to Commercial leadership, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution, and is accountable for service, inventory, cost, and cash performance while fostering cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement. The role requires 10+ years of supply chain experience in regulated industries and strong expertise in IBP/S&OP processes.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy for the Nordics region , ensuring alignment with global EP/NV priorities and strong performance across service, cost, inventory, and cash.
  2. Partner with Commercial leadership to support business growth through reliable supply, product launch readiness, deal enablement, and tender participation.
  3. Own customer service performance and customer experience , including tracking key KPIs (OTIF, fill rate, lead time) and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  4. Drive cross-functional collaboration across Planning, Customer Service, Distribution & Transportation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance.
  5. Manage supply chain disruptions and escalations , coordinating with regional teams to resolve shortages and ensure recovery aligned with commercial priorities.

Skills

Required

  • end-to-end supply chain experience
  • leading supply chain operations at country or regional level
  • IBP / S&OP processes and enterprise decision-making
  • medical device, healthcare, or regulated industries
  • end-to-end supply chain processes
  • business and financial acumen
  • lead cross-functional initiatives and transformation programs
  • align stakeholders without direct authority
  • Quality and Regulatory Affairs functions

Nice to have

  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Controls Compliance
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Demand Planning
  • Developing Others
  • Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
  • Execution Focus
  • Financial Competence
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Leadership
  • Manufacturing Flow Management
  • Materials Handling
  • Operational Excellence
  • Organizing
  • Procurement Policies
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Planning
  • Team Management
  • APICS
  • IBF
  • PMP
  • Lean or Six Sigma

What the JD emphasized

  • medical device, healthcare, or regulated industries is required