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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Supply Network Planning

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Supply Network Planning Jabil OUS

Do you strive to join an outstanding team that is dynamic and constantly evolving? Is career growth and opportunity appealing to you? Apply to this opportunity today.

DePuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies is hiring for a Senior Supply Planning Manager in Zuchwil, Switzerland.

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Job Description

As a part of the Supply Planning Department, you will assume leadership responsibilities for the supply planning team and ensure timely supply of products with efficient inventory levels in the international distribution centers.

In this diversified role, you will support E2E network planning, new product introduction, inventory optimization, supply communication plans, SC planning processes and system strategies, and be accountable for driving improvements and outstanding supply planning practices on a global scale.

This position has a team of about 10 managers & analysts. A key area of accountability is talent development and capabilities to deliver on the overall objectives for the Planning function and the business.

The role reports into the Supply Planning Director and will partner closely with Global Planning Leaders, Jabil manufacturing sites, E2E Supply Chain and Value Stream Leaders for the respective platforms to ensure that supply plans and execution are consistent with platform objectives and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day supply planning processes for the Depuy Synthes portfolio with Jabil manufacturing sites to meet service levels, global inventory optimization and agility objectives.
• Develop and supervise demand, supply and executive reviews to achieve outstanding planning process, supply reliability and customer satisfaction
• Ensure detailed execution so that product is available at the right place, in the right quantities, at the right time to service our customers
• Lead and coach the team: empower and develop to deliver accurate results and deliver on commitments
• Lead the collaboration with manufacturing sites, Global Plan, Operations & Value Stream teams for STEM issues and addressing systemic manufacturing issues
• Analyze and proactively lead inventory levels to meet business plans and ensure defined service levels and partner with other departments to develop solutions to a variety of supply opportunities with varying levels of scope and complexity
• Drive cost optimization and improved inventory visibility through the propagation of supply plans
• Support the Global IBP process by being responsible for the Executive Supply Review section addressing the supply performance
• Support business/scenario planning (12-24 months horizon), inventory, capacity & capex investment for future years impact of NPIs and base business growth on Jabil manufacturing sites
• Partner with Regional Planning and other business partners on the global allocation plan in case of major base business supply constraints
• Own global metrics (backorders, OTIF, Sets deployment, Inventory targets, Volume/Mix MPS Attainment, Excess & Obsolete, Order Management, Team Efficiency metrics)
• Build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
• Periodically evaluate planning system parameters & settings that influence net requirements planning and inventory targets.
• Lead the blueprint for the planning process improvement for supply, with the objective of moving towards autonomous & no-touch planning, supported by analytical / AI capabilities.
• Ensure Planning process alignment with the MedTech / Depuy Synthes Supply Chain blueprint.
• Support the E2E Platform Teams with functional analytics and insights to drive the overall optimization of E2E metrics for the Platform

Qualifications

Education

·         Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required

·         An advanced degree in Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience is preferred

 

Skills and Experience

Required:

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a healthcare or similarly complex, regulatory dependent Sector with growing levels of responsibility and demonstrated leadership track record in Supply Chain Planning & People Leadership

• In depth Planning experience and understanding of E2E supply chain principles
• Ability to work independently in a structured and determined way. Leading priorities and providing reliable results
• Team leader-coach: ability to lead, encourage and grow diverse talent in a complex landscape in the execution, strategies, and realization of functional and business goals
• Experience in creating Customer-Centric E2E Supply Chain strategies and delivering outstanding business results through innovative customer-focused solutions
• Ability to challenge the status quo and evaluate processes to determine if refinements would improve speed of results and efficiency or quality.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, build positive relationships considering diverse perspectives & styles and gain cross-functional support to deliver the strategy and objectives
• Excellent presentation skills

Preferred

·         In-depth knowledge of MRP and conceptual knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/JDE) and experience with Advanced Planning Systems (OMP/Kinaxis/APO)

·         APICS / CSCP / LEAN / Six Sigma certifications

·         A proven track record to lead and drive operational improvement using process excellence tools

• Good understanding of the product portfolio, the business processes and tools and the specific business challenges

Other

• Up to 10% travel may be required as business demands

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Compliant Spend, Continuous Improvement, Cost Management, Creating Purpose, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Resilience, Supply Planning, Sustainable Procurement, Team Management, Vendor Selection