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Sr Manager, Ortho Supply Chain

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics
  • Pune

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years in Supply Chain roles, strong analytical and leadership skills, process management expertise, and preferably Lean/Six Sigma certification.
  • You will enhance forecast and inventory models, drive innovative solutions, support IBP deployment, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders for continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Technical, or Operations subject areas required.
  • Experience and Skills:
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, Demand Planning, or Inventory Management or other Business roles.
  • Strong analytical capability to understand sophisticated demand planning topics, identify patterns and drivers, and implement data-driven changes to improve forecast accuracy and reliability.
  • Strong communication, advocacy, and decision-making skills with the ability to collaborate across geographies in a complex, matrix environment.
  • People leadership skills, including the ability to develop and lead diverse teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Proven expertise in process management and leading cross-functional global projects.
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification (preferred).
  • Demonstrated financial acuity, with the ability to link operational decisions to business financial outcomes, including cost optimization and capital efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Improvement Projects for Forecast and Inventory Models: Drive initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy and improve the utility and application of inventory entitlement models. Focus on achieving better service levels and optimizing cash flow.
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to increase forecast accuracy, maximising advanced analytics and emerging technologies.
  • Drive the enhancement of inventory entitlement models to better balance service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate forecast and inventory model improvements into broader supply chain strategies.
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of changes on Planning Metrics (MAPE/BIAS/FVA) and cash flow, using insights to make continuous improvements.
  • Develop and document standard methodologies for forecast and inventory management processes to ensure scalability and sustainability across Orthopaedics Markets.
  • Support the Deployment of New Last Mile Capabilities: Introduce and implement Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Asset Management capabilities. Enable the region to pursue capital-efficient, profitable growth while strengthening alignment with strategic goals.
  • Enable proactive set management processes to improve asset utilization and align inventory strategies with market demands.
  • Facilitate the integration of Business Planning (IBP) and Asset Management capabilities to create robust workflows and enhance decision-making.
  • Collaborate with regional teams to align new last-mile capabilities with overarching strategic objectives and growth initiatives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of deployed capabilities, providing insights to drive continuous improvement and support profitable growth.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Sr Manager, Orthopedics Supply Chain Last Mile?

The primary responsibilities include leading the deployment of the Last Mile Operational Model, driving improvement projects for forecast and inventory models, supporting the introduction of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Asset Management capabilities, and collaborating with regional and global teams to enhance operational performance supporting profitable growth.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Technical, or Operations subject areas is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, Demand Planning, or Inventory Management.

Is experience in Lean or Six Sigma preferred for this role?

Yes, Lean or Six Sigma certification is preferred for this position.

What skills are essential for the Sr Manager role?

Essential skills include strong analytical capabilities, strong communication and decision-making skills, people leadership skills, expertise in process management, and demonstrated financial acuity linking operational decisions to business financial outcomes.

Where is this position located?

This position is based in Switzerland, India, or Singapore.

Does Johnson & Johnson provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Johnson & Johnson ensures reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities throughout the job application process and during employment.

What is the main focus of the Sr Manager's role in relation to supply chain performance?

The main focus is to improve forecast accuracy and asset management globally, ensuring capital-efficient, profitable, and compliant growth for the Orthopaedics business.

What type of model will the Sr Manager help deploy globally?

The Sr Manager will help deploy the Global Orthopaedics Last Mile Operating Model across the top Orthopaedics markets globally.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this position?

Yes, the role includes a talent development strategy that fosters professional growth and continuity of knowledge transfer within manufacturing operations.

Will the Sr Manager collaborate with other teams?

Yes, the Sr Manager will collaborate extensively with regional and global supply chain, commercial, and finance teams to achieve business objectives.

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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.