Supply Planner / Production Planner

Supply Planner / Production Planner

Location: Leeds - Hybrid working - Minimum 3 / 4 days a week on site 

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 37 per week

Imagine your next project working as a Supply Planner for DePuy Sythnes, Leeds! This position will report to the PP&L Planning Manager and have production planning responsibility for Hips & Knees.

roles and responsibilities

• Oversee planning activities such as converting net requirements (NRP) into production plans to support high levels of customer service, optimal distribution center inventory and incorporate effective contingencies for risks and initiatives

• Monitor over and under consumption and reset plan as required. Challenge significant swings with demand team as appropriate

• Maintain weekly capacity plan for manufacturing areas aligned with forecasted demand from customers. Gain commitment from Ops team leaders to the plan

• Monitor manufacturing output weekly and ensuring plan agreed is adhered to. Challenge failures to hit plan and mediate solutions with the Ops team to avoid customer impact. Ensure timely escalation of issues where they cannot be addressed directly

• Responsible for managing finished goods, raw materials and WIP inventory levels on site

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and initiating activities on projects related to Supply Chain to ensure project deliverable dates and scope are met

• Lead, monitor, assess and communicate risks on key Supply Chain projects, providing regular updates to senior management

• Ensure compliance with current regulatory standards and guidelines (Financial, EHS and Quality Assurance)

• E2E focus: assist in the development and execution of continuous improvement plans, cost reduction and performance management aligned with JJPS & JJOS standards

• Build sustainable partnerships with key supply chain partners (NPI, Commercial, Product Management, GSC)

• Responsible for following all company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable

• Perform other duties assigned as needed

how to succeed

Essential:

• ERP/planning systems experience; able to execute in an ERP System

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong organization skills and aptitude for planning

• Proven ability to interact with other functions on projects that involve collaboration with cross-functional peers and senior management

• Ability to develop communications that are properly structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions

• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and have a demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion

• Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions

• Able to work with limited supervision

Desirable:

• Relevant Supply Chain experience

• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

• Working knowledge of financial processes

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

you are welcome here

Jonson & 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 DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes. 

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. 

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”.