Supply Planning Lead

Supply Planning Lead

Location: Leeds

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 37

Imagine your next project leading the finished goods inventory planning and procurement for a global healthcare leader, where you'll drive supply chain excellence and make a tangible impact on operations.

We are on the lookout for a highly committed Supply Planning Lead to steer our finished goods inventory planning and procurement from Inter-Company suppliers to customers.

If you're passionate about optimizing supply chain processes and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!

roles and responsibilities

You will be steering finished goods inventory planning, procurement, and optimizing supply chain processes in a fast-paced environment. This will involve:

Core Planning Duties

• Ensure data integrity excellence for optimal stocking types and system settings.

• Manage the order book and take necessary actions.

• Oversee Sawbones local supply chain management.

• Handle custom products order book management.

• Backorder tool management.

• Report and analyze service metrics.

Backorder Management

• Escalate backorder queries and manage complex issues efficiently.

Collaboration with Regional Supply Chain

• Work with regional teams on master data settings and related STEM topics.

Optimizing Inventory Holdings in UK main warehouse

• Implement returns plans in collaboration with vendors and warehouse teams.

• Analyze and update safety stock strategies along with Power BI outputs.

• Support the QA Inventory process.

Supporting Service Route and Continuous Improvements

• Execute mitigation plans during constrained supply phases with cross-department stakeholders.

• Assist the PEI business with backorder management and daily operational challenges.

• Generate data insights for external customer engagements.

• Support the product manager and internal reviews as needed.

SAP Super User Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital partner to address knowledge gaps and drive process improvements within SAP.

• Assist in onboarding new team members to SAP.

• Raise and support incident tickets and facilitate training on system enhancements.

Managing a Direct Report

• Oversee the daily activities of service analysts and manage the service inbox.

• Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews.

how to succeed

You will need a solid background in supply chain or planning, coupled with advanced technical and interpersonal skills. You will also bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related commercial field.

• A proven experience in planning, sourcing, or supply chain/S&OP management.

Required Skills

• Proficient in relevant technology and tools, including advanced analytics for digital transformation.

• A Can Do - Growth Mindset with a commitment to a Continuous Improvement Culture.

• Excellent understanding of customer and commercial dynamics.

• Adaptable, with a willingness to take risks to innovate.

• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive stakeholder management with effective communication skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills that foster collaboration and idea generation.

• Strong decision-making and direction-giving capabilities.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP

• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Skills

• Interest or background in end-to-end supply chain management.

• Ability to solve complex business problems and present actionable recommendations.

• Experienced in shaping and driving projects to completion with strategic collaboration.

• Knowledge of the Medical Devices industry is a plus.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for Not specified in the original description

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 MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible.

For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopaedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalised.

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 & Incl3usion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.