RCI-JNJN-70845 Supply Chain Planner (New Product)

Schedule/Hours – 8:00AM – 5:00PM (break 12:00-1:00PM) EST

Ideally Hybrid 3x a week at this address; open to remote if right fit

- For location, preference is the Titusville location specified in the form 3 days a week but we can also be open to remote work to ensure we get the right fit for the role. If remote, should be in Eastern Time Zone

- This role is part of the External Planning Team for New Product Launches

- Bachelors degree required

- Must have previous experience with Forecasting

- Will be helping with Planners for manufacturing sites

- Work in the client systems

- Will be collaborating with manufacturing sites

- Will be Data gathering and looking at analytics

- MUST HAVE SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE

- Will wear multiple hats and work with Quality team, Engineers, and Site Managers

- Will be involved in Control Tower, pulse checking on supply chain and looking at risks, and give input with teams

- Must have at least 2 years of exp

- Should have a mix of tactical skills and strategic thinking

- For travel, "might" travel for meetings which is not required a lot, this is OPEN, it may not require any travel, but it might occassionally (someone who is open to travel if needed)

Description:

• We are looking for support within our Planning organization where this person will get the opportunity to support one of our most critical product launches.
• We’re looking for a dynamic candidate who can work well across functional areas and understanding how the Planning function fits and impacts the supply chain.
• This candidate will be a critical player in ensure our supply chain runs smoothly and we mitigate any risks along the way.
• We’re looking for a candidate that is strong with data but can also lead business processes and communicate effectively to different levels of leadership.
• This is a great opportunity to get involved with an early product launch first of its kind in a fast-paced, robust supply chain!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inventory movement transactions of finish goods, bulk, intermediates, API or Packaging Components across multiple SAP Platforms and supplier portals, to support inventory flow and accuracy.
• Support execution of supply plans in support of new launches
• Support development of supply chain visibility tools for better track and trace of inventory and timelines of supply manufacturing and availability across supply chain network
• Participates in Cross-Functional meetings to support new product introduction requirements and supply chain related activities such as business system testing, monitoring purchase orders, and other supply chain related activities to support new product introductions, line extensions transfers or product extensions.
• Collaborate with E2E-planners, master data team, Partnership & External Supply (PES), Finance, Procurement, AP, QA/QC, Value Stream Lead (VSL), Launch Management, Inventory Management, and IT
• Further develop and ensure continuity of processes to support inventory flow through the supply chain for new product launches

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's/University Degree required

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in Planning, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related function
• Ability to navigate business complexities and communicate effectively across functional areas to drive business execution in a matrix environment
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel with strong analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to create V-Lookups and Pivot Tables; ability to draw insights with data
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation, and partnership and collaborate/communicate across teams cross-functionally to achieve process and performance excellence
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements (business process, analytical processes, etc)
• Clear understanding of external Supply Chain trends and ability to derive business insights
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and work in across teams where priorities change rapidly and require delivering results against tight deadlines

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