Senior Manager, Planning Strategy & Capabilities

<p><span>At Johnson &amp; Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span><span>Job Function: </span></span></b></p>Supply Chain Planning<p></p><p></p><p><b><span><span>Job Sub </span></span><span><span>Function: </span></span></b></p>Planning Strategy &amp; Capabilities<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Category:</b></p>Professional<p></p><p></p><p><b>All Job Posting Locations:</b></p>Limerick, Ireland<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p><b>Position:  Senior Manager, Planning Strategy &amp; Capabilities </b></p><p><b>Location: Limerick, Ireland</b></p><p><b>Function: Supply Chain – Surgical Vision</b></p><p><b>Reports To: Senior Director </b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Summary</b></p><p></p><p>We are seeking a <b>dynamic and experienced Senior Manager – Supply Planning</b> Strategy and Capabilities to lead and drive strategic planning and raw material purchasing improvement programs across our Surgical Vision manufacturing sites. Based in Limerick, this pivotal cross-functional role will focus on optimizing our end-to-end planning and procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment across multiple global locations.</p><p>In this highly collaborative position, you will partner with global and regional supply chain teams, site planning teams, procurement, operations, and other key stakeholders to enhance our operational effectiveness.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>Lead Strategic Initiatives:</b> Spearhead cross-functional supply planning and raw material purchasing improvement programs within the Surgical Vision franchise, ensuring seamless alignment across various sites.</li><li><b>Implement Best Practices:</b> Collaborate with site planning and raw material teams to deploy best-in-class supply planning processes and tools.</li><li><b>Drive Continuous Improvement:</b> Advocate for standardization, automation, and ongoing enhancement initiatives across planning and purchasing operations.</li><li><b>Coordinate Across Sites:</b> Act as a key liaison between the Limerick planning location and Surgical Vision manufacturing locations to coordinate and align on planning strategies effectively.</li><li><b>Project Tracking:</b> Develop and monitor key project milestones, deliverables, and KPIs to guarantee successful execution and value delivery.</li><li><b>Risk Management:</b> Identify potential risks and proactively devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project success.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Engagement:</b> Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders to influence decision-making and align program goals with strategic initiatives.</li><li><b>Change Management:</b> Support change management and training initiatives related to planning process enhancements or system implementations to foster smooth transitions.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><b>Educational Background:</b> Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or project management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.</li><li><b>Cross-Functional Expertise:</b> Proven experience leading cross-site or cross-functional supply chain projects with success.</li><li><b>Technical Knowledge:</b> Strong understanding of supply planning processes, MRP systems (e.g., SAP), and raw material procurement.</li><li><b>Project Management Skills:</b> Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills are essential.</li><li><b>Leadership Ability:</b> Demonstrated capability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment, fostering collaboration and innovation.</li><li><b>Problem-Solving Mindset:</b> Strong problem-solving skills paired with a continuous improvement mindset.</li></ul><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p><ul><li><b>Impactful Mission:</b> Be part of a global leader in Surgical Vision dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions.</li><li><b>Significant Influence:</b> Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple manufacturing sites and contribute to our strategic vision.</li><li><b>Collaborative Environment:</b> Work in a supportive, innovation-driven team atmosphere that encourages creative problem-solving.</li></ul><p></p><p></p>