Sr. Manager, Global Network Strategy

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Job Function

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function

Multi-Family Supply Chain Deliver

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Global Distribution Network Strategy located in Reynham US, or Diegem Belgium or Zuchwil Switzerland

The Sr. Manager, Global Distribution Network Strategy plays a critical role in shaping the long‑term design and optimization of DePuy Synthes’ global distribution and warehousing network. This role partners closely with supply chain, operations, finance, and business leadership to evaluate network scenarios, drive data‑based strategic decisions, and ensure the network is positioned to support growth, resilience, and cost competitiveness. The role offers high visibility, strategic impact, and the opportunity to influence enterprise‑level decisions during a period of transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global distribution and warehousing network strategy initiatives, including footprint design, capacity planning, and make/buy analyses.
• Develop and evaluate long‑term network scenarios to support business growth, product innovation, and regional market needs.
• Partner cross functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to align network strategy with business priorities.
• Build financial and operational models to assess cost, service, risk, and investment trade‑offs across the global network.
• Support strategic capital investment planning and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization in network strategy tools, analytics, and decision‑making processes.
• Monitor external trends (market demand, geopolitical risk, supply disruptions) and assess implications for the global network.
• Prepare clear, executive‑level materials and recommendations for governance forums and leadership reviews.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field).
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  
  

Required

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, operations strategy, or network design roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing global distribution or supply network strategies.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience working in a regulated, complex, or global operating environment.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience supporting capital investment planning or large‑scale network transformations.
• Familiarity with advanced network modeling tools and scenario planning methodologies.
• Experience working in matrixed, global organizations.
• Demonstrated people leadership or indirect team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills to evaluate complex trade‑offs.
  
  

Other

• Language Requirements: English required; additional languages a plus.
• Travel: Up to 20%, domestic and international.
  
  

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Customer Centricity, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Materials Handling, Order Management, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Productivity Planning, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :