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Regional Planner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Logistics
  • Pune

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's, MBA, Green Belt Six Sigma, APICS cert, 3 years' supply chain experience in healthcare, ERP proficiency, strong analytical skills, process improvement drive, and MS Office expertise.
  • You will manage demand planning, coordinate supply handover, analyze forecasts, ensure product availability, handle disruptions, oversee inventory health, and support portfolio optimization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master in Business Administration
  • Green Belt six-sigma certification
  • APICS Certification
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Experienced ERP & Planning Systems user
  • Supply chain experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Fundamentals of Supply Chain
  • Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for 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, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • Proficient user of SAP/ APS

Responsibilities

  • The Planner is responsible for carrying out the demand & deployment planning for Medical business in ASPAC region. The position is responsible to provide statistical forecast input for country/cluster demand planning process and manage business forecasts over 12/24 months horizon for strategic planning and manufacturing / capacity planning. Coordinate and Lead demand-supply handover with country/cluster plan teams. Aggregate country/cluster demand to create regional demand overview and analyze business/financial plans (BP/FP) and demand plans (DP) gaps. Coordinate with Global Plan for timely product availability/service levels in the countries and communicate availability information on a weekly basis. Ensure business continuity by managing the supply disruptions and demand surges by ensuring timely escalation for significant supply disruptions. Manage the inventory and inventory health targets (slow and obsolete inventory). Operate and coordinates the entire Network Planning process to ensure the product availability for the franchise-country. Run MRP, raise PO's and Planning Parameter review for ensuring product availability for franchise-country. Support product portfolio optimization, asset reconfiguration projects, which has potential impact on product availability and business continuity in the region. Operates ERP and Advanced Planning Systems and Tools.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Regional Franchise Planner.

Where is the location of this job?

The job is located in Pune.

What primary responsibilities will the Regional Planner have?

The Regional Planner will be responsible for carrying out regional demand and deployment planning processes for the Medical business, providing statistical forecast input, coordinating demand-supply handover, ensuring timely product availability, managing supply disruptions, and operating the entire Network Planning process.

What level of education is required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree and a Master in Business Administration are required, along with Green Belt six-sigma certification and APICS Certification.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

What type of industry experience is preferred for candidates?

Candidates should have supply chain experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

Are there any specific skills that are important for this role?

Yes, important skills include fundamentals of supply chain, strong analytical skills, ability to use advanced statistical techniques, accuracy with attention to detail, collaboration with virtual teams, driving continuous process improvements, and proficient use of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and APS.

What leadership qualities are sought in candidates for this position?

The desired leadership qualities include integrity, results orientation, sense of urgency, intellectual curiosity, prudent risk-taking, collaboration and teaming, self-awareness, and adaptability.

Do we promote diversity in hiring?

Yes, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

Is there any specific training or certification required?

Yes, Green Belt six-sigma certification and APICS Certification are required.

Will the position involve managing inventory?

Yes, the role involves managing inventory and inventory health targets, including slow and obsolete inventory.

What software or tools will the Regional Planner be using?

The Regional Planner will operate ERP and Advanced Planning Systems and Tools, and be a proficient user of MS Office applications and SAP/APPS.

How does this role impact the overall business?

This role helps elevate the standard of care by ensuring product availability, managing supply disruptions, and improving customer service, which directly supports business goals and patient outcomes.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this position?

Yes, Johnson & Johnson offers an environment that empowers employees to drive their own career paths.

What is the company culture like at Johnson & Johnson?

The company culture is focused on caring for individuals, promoting teamwork, and leveraging research and innovation to improve healthcare outcomes.

Hospitals and Health Care

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Mission & Purpose

Profound Change Requires Boldness. Johnson & Johnson is the largest and most diversified healthcare products company in the world. We’re producing life-changing breakthroughs every day, and have been for the last 130 years. The combination of new technologies and your expertise enables amazing things to happen. Those working in medical devices are 3-D printing artificial joints personalized for each patient, while researchers in pharmaceuticals use AI to discover lifesaving drugs. Imagine what the rest of our team of 134,000 people at 260 companies in more than 60 countries across the world is accomplishing. We redefine what it means to be a big company in today’s world.