Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain PLanner 

Location: Zug  

Duration: 12 months contract role

Hours: 40 hours, hybrid

Requirements: SAP S4, Demand Planning & supply chain experience, pharmaceutical or medtec background

The department:

The Central EMEA Supply Chain Planner is handling: demand planning, IBP, inventory management, service management (STEM, allocation) and replenishment management in alignment with country and global partners and the company strategy. 

The role:

The successful candidate will be particularly focusing on SAP S4 Hana implementation and business adoption. They are further accountable for Forecast accuracy, Service levels and inventory levels in the regional DC and in the countries. To achieve this the selected candidate will work in close collaboration with Global Plan, Marketing, Finance and country

Commercial/Finance teams to ensure alignment to global/regional and country business goals and objectives. Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.

roles and responsibilities

• Drive business adoption and support implementation of SAP S4 Hana Demand Planning & Lifecycle Management

• Provide statistical forecast input for platform/region/cluster/country demand planning process and handle business forecasts over 24-month horizon for strategic and manufacturing/capacity planning.

• Build and maintain product volume and mix forecasts using historical data, statistical models, and market intelligence.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect, analyze, and report key data, enhancing decision-making and bridging gaps in revenue, profitability, and cash conversion vs. the business plan.

• Load, maintain, and ensure forecast integrity in E2E Planning Systems.

• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI), LCM and portfolio optimization processes, aligning demand plans to the portfolio strategy for both NPI and LCM and leading Phase in Phase Out (PIPO) changes at SKU level, communicating changes to all partners

• Collaborate with Data Governance to ensure relevant master data is created and obsoleted in regional systems at the right time.

IBP and Financial Integration

• Analyze consolidated data for local demand review (DR) meetings, regional IBP and executive IBP, demand handover (DHO) reviews, and integrated reconciliation, including creating and consolidating presentation materials, preparing agendas, tracking action execution and maintaining Risk&Opportunity trackers.

• Ensure alignment between global, regional, and country/cluster IBP touchpoints, including demand handover processes.

• Identify and address gaps between demand and financial plans, driving reconciliation actions.

Inventory Management

• Supervise regional inventory initiatives, including inventory entitlement coordination (including safety stock), planning parameter maintenance, SLOB monitoring and reduction actions, Inventory projections and IBP integration.

• Apply segmentation strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency, including varying lead times and adjusting safety stock levels.

• Track and support key metrics, including gross/net inventory value, Days of Supply (DOS), and SLOB inventory.

• Manage inventory levels across the region, ensuring alignment with cash flow targets.

• Implement Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) releases between regional hubs and local distribution centers.

• Lead returns process from regional to global hubs. Service

• Coordinate with Global Plan for timely product availability/service levels in the countries, Supply Feedback Loop (SFL) as the exception Supply Commit Process.

• Ensure business continuity by managing the supply disruptions and demand surges by ensuring timely escalation for significant supply disruptions.

• Coordinate event management of both demand and supply events (STEM) between global, regional and local partners and ensure timely communication of service disrumptions.

• Improve OTIF performance and minimize backorder value (BO) through root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

• Communicate supply issues, root causes, corrective actions, and recovery timelines to commercial and supply chain partners.

• Collaborate with marketing/sales to resolve customer allocation decisions based

• on demand, supply, and customer prioritization strategies and ensure perfect

• execution of demand management.

Analytics & Process Improvement

• Measure and supervise the forecast accuracy (MAPE, BIAS) at different levels and initiate strategies and actions to continuously improve forecast accuracy, reduce errors, and optimize customer service and inventory metrics.

• Support efforts to improve Integrated Business Planning (IBP) maturity.

• Proactively recommend and implement process and system improvements.

• Drive intelligent automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Improve inventory management policies, standards, technology, and procedures.

• Represent team on projects as assigned.

• Propose initiatives for continuous improvement.

how to succeed 

Job Qualifications:

• We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive individual with strong communication and collaboration skills to join our team as a Supply Chain Analyst.

• Results & Performance Driven: Must be highly motivated self-starter and confident to independently work in a remote team.

• Analyze & Manage Data: Use advanced analytical skills to interpret large datasets with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with scenario planning and supply chain analytics is preferred.

• Collaborate & Communicate: Use strong interpersonal and presentation skills to convey complex insights clearly and optimally to diverse audiences. Build strong relationships across teams to influence decision-making and drive alignment on supply chain strategies.

• Leverage Tools: Proficiently use Microsoft Excel (including VBA), PowerPoint, and preferably Microsoft Access or SQL, to analyze and present insights.

• Familiarity with MRP, APS, or ERP systems is a plus.

• Problem-Solve: Identify issues, develop solutions, and ensure successful implementation by collaborating across teams.

• Drive Improvement: Apply project management and continuous improvement methodologies, with Six Sigma, LEAN, or APICS certifications highly valued.

The successful candidate thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrates initiative, and

are eager to make meaningful contributions to supply chain processes.

Education & Skills 

Crucial: Master or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Green Belt six-

sigma certification, APICS Certification

• 2+ years of proven experience

• Experienced ERP & Planning Systems user

• Supply chain experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

• Fundamentals of Supply Chain

• Strong analytical skills and an interest in planning.

• Ability to use advance statistical techniques

• Accuracy with attention to detail

• Ability to collaborate with virtual teams

• Can drive continuous process improvements.

• Proficient user of MS Office, PowerBI.

• Proficient user of SAP/APS

• Excellent influencing and communication skills

• Fluent in English

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate.

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.

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. 

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”.