Planning Lead

Planning Lead (Supply Chain)

Location: Limerick, Ireland  (Hybrid working)

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 39

Pay rate range: Negotiable  

Imagine your next project working within the Global Planning team within the supply chain area where you will be responsible for a portfolio of projects, end to end.  

roles and responsibilities

• Maintains planning parameters in the system (including safety stocks and inventory targets), transportation lanes, replenishment methods, and process tolerance, also ensures parameters represent current supply chain capabilities.

• Delivers on supply chain key metrics, back-order projections and allocations, OTIF-A

• Ensure demand and inventory management systems are maintained and continuously improved to achieve state of the art business process technology.

• Maintain and develop relationships with all key functions on site and off site to optimise supply chain flow.

• Develops and leads implementation of optimization of supply chain capabilities (e.g. reduce lead times, optimise production rhythm) to further improve the supply chain.

• Supply Chain Synchronisation

• Evaluates the multi-echelon impact of supply disruptions and recommends prioritised actions to resolve and balance all relevant trade-offs. Leverages Scenario Planning capabilities.

• Robustly manages and balances global supply for specified brand(s) in Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly. Maintains a clean planning signal (NRP) through robust master data management (Aged purchase orders, stock transfer orders and expired inventory/SLOB).

• Manage communications and escalations of any risks that may be detrimental to customer supply

• Drives communication through S&OP processes to ensure cross functional alignment on proposed optimal scenarios and ensures S&OP decisions are implemented.

• Leads E2E Planning review for specified brands in S&OP processes and provides transparency of risks and opportunities to drive profitable trade-off decisions.

• Periodically evaluates options to optimise the E2E value stream within the current SC infrastructure.

• Drives implementation of standardisation of methodologies in E2E planning. Utilises process excellence/ six sigma tools to drive continuous improvement of E2E planning processes.

• Exhibit positive leadership traits with ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation.

how to succeed

You will have a minimum of 3 years experience with the supply chain area within a highly regulated environment

You will also bring:

• A minimum of a University Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• A minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience is required.

• Systems planning experience is required

• Ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organisation in both written & oral forms is required.

• Demonstrating strong decision-making ability in a multiple scenario environment is required.

• Utilises business insight and financial acumen to drive E2E decisions & key outcomes is required.

• Green Belt Six Sigma Certifications & Supply Chain Certification (APICS/ IBF) is preferred.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 12 months with a strong possibility of extending or converting into a permanent position.

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.

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 Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting-edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE®, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT™ with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision. 

https://jnjvisionpro.co.uk/

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. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE & Umbrella options are available. 

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”.