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**Job Function: **
Supply Chain Planning
**Job Sub Function: **
End-to-End Planning
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Description:
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JOB SUMMARY
- Leads S&OP meetings with external suppliers
- _Plans and controls inventory of finished goods to meet sales and distribution demand. _
- _Analyzes inventory levels, inventory positioning and production and sale forecasts. _
- Implements strategies to improve customer service and operational metrics
- Develops planning scenarios and present to management
- Lead digital project to improve processes and data management
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:
Oversees the planning and execution management of complex Medical Device supply chains supported by various external partners
Monitors and tracks supplier KPIs and develops cross functional mitigations to address supplier performance issues
Responsible for developing and monitoring annual supplier purchase plans related to JNJ Business Planning processes
Partner with Global Planning team to translate country demand forecasts into SKU level purchase plans while meeting inventory targets and minimizing SLOB risk
Lead Global Supply Chain improvement projects to optimize the External Operations Planning team
Maintains relationships with key suppliers.
_Develops and implements inventory policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. _
Plans purchases and inventory per sales forecast, to meet both customer service and inventory targets
_Coordinates and schedules the shipment of finished goods to fulfill contractual agreements with suppliers. _
_Reports the supply shortages and surpluses of company products to management. _
Places Purchase Orders for finished goods and raw materials based on sales and inventory targets
Develops planning scenarios and presents to management
Acts as planning representative in global projects impacting their supply chains
Executes ad-hoc planning reports
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed
**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION **
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain related field is required, a Master’s degree is strongly preferred
- 2-4 years of related experience in Supply Chain / Operations is strongly preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS.
Technical skills & competencies:
- Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel is required
- Experience with SAP S4Hana or similar ERP planning systems is preferred
Business skills & competencies:
- Excellent organization, time management and interpersonal skills
- Highly detail oriented with exceptional follow-up
- Ability to identify and manage business priorities
- Ability to resolve issues: both technical and supply based
Other preferred qualifications:
- Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical/pharmaceutical field
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures
- _Demonstrated experience in working with external partners _
- _Working in a global, matrixed environment _
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have flexible working hours to accommodate various time zones
- Must be fluent in English
RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS & INTERNAL INTERACTIONS
- Reports to the External Operations Planning Manager
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- N/A
LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- _Primary location Pune, _Maharashtra , India
- Estimated 5-10% domestic and international travel
**EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS **
- Manages relationships and interactions with external suppliers
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Business Behavior, Coaching, Data Reporting, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Procurement Systems, Supply Chain, Supply Planning