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Johnson & Johnson

Global Planner

Posted Mar 25, 2026
Job ID: JJJP00025387
Location
Cork, County Cork
Hours/week
39 hrs/week
Timeline
1 year
Payrate range
Unknown

Global Planner


Location: Barnahely Cork Ireland - Hybrid working, 3 days a week on site

Duration: 12 month contract

Hours: Full time


Imagine your next project being part of Global Planning, Large Molecule API platform, an award-winning Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain team, where you will optimize the flow of materials to ensure the delivery of life-changing medicines.

The Global Planner is responsible for co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of raw materials and components, converting the output of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and the Detailed Schedule (DS) into material requirements to ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines when needed. Communicating the plan to the different suppliers within the agreed lead times. Be an integral part of a team which optimizes the flow of materials, while considering the plants warehouse capacity and inventory targets in order to eliminate potential disruptions in the storage, storage costs and avoiding material scrap (SLOB) both at site level which rolls up to API Large Molecule Platform Level.


roles and responsibilities.

  • Execute the development, maintenance, communication, and publication of the Materials Requirements Plans (MRP) to ensure that patient / customer requirements are met.

  • Maintain Raw Materials and Components inventories within our goal, while minimizing excess, obsolete and expired materials.

  • Contribute to the global balancing of Materials and Components within Global Planning, ensuring efficient and effective procurement & inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability, and cost.

  • Ensure that all material delivery schedules are communicated to the suppliers on time in order to meet plan requirements.

  • Partner with Global Procurement to drive Supplier performance improvement including quality and timely delivery in line with MPS.

  • Tracks and reports site / platform level supplier service performance, communicating the information to the relevant parties.

  • Collaborate with Quality and Warehouse staff regarding rejected / defective materials, making the physical arrangements with the supplier to ensure a timely return of goods or disposal.

  • Focuses and encourages continuous improvements (CI) of the process supported!

  • Supports material and component Phase in and Phase Out processes.

  • Collaborative and cross-functional with all other departments within the company and to align across JSC and other J&J organizations.

  • Ensure a high level of integrity and implementation of Credo-based actions.

  • Ensure department and personnel goals and objectives are completed in a timely and efficient manner.


how to succeed.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related Business discipline is essential.

  • Supply Chain Certification is preferred e.g., APICS.

  • Lean Certification is desirable.

  • Experience with Change Controls / Non Conformance processing.

  • 2/3 years planning experience (Planning, Logistics or Manufacturing) is required.

  • Experience in Planning/Purchasing in a multi-national environment.

  • Experience in the use of SAP is preferred.

  • Development of an efficient and effective Material planning supply chain management processes and systems.

  • Customer focused ensuring that customer requirements are clearly planned for and communicated within the organization.

benefits.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate.

This contract will run for 12 month contract.


you are welcome here.

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.


about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.


application process.

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.

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