Sr. Director, SC Technology, Planning & Logistics, Orthopedics

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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Supply Chain Technology, Planning & Logistics.

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.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

Job Overview

This role provides senior leadership for supply chain technology, planning, and logistics capabilities supporting DePuy Synthes’ global operations. The Sr. Director will define and execute technology strategy across planning, logistics, and supply chain execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient digital solutions. This role has a significant impact on service levels, inventory performance, cost efficiency, and operational agility, and partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to enable business outcomes through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute the end‑to‑end supply chain technology strategy, aligning planning, logistics, and execution platforms with business priorities.

• Lead global teams responsible for supply chain planning systems, logistics technology, and related IT platforms, including vendor and partner management.

• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations leaders to translate business needs into scalable, compliant, and secure technology solutions.

• Drive modernization and continuous improvement of planning, logistics, and data capabilities to improve service, inventory, and cost performance.

• Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize supply chain platforms, improving demand forecasting, planning accuracy, and end‑to‑end decision-making while driving efficient and resilient supply chain operations at scale.

• Ensure technology solutions meet regulatory, quality, cybersecurity, and data integrity requirements across global operations.

• Govern solution architecture, roadmaps, and investment priorities to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and long‑term strategy.

• Lead and develop high‑performing, diverse teams, fostering strong talent pipelines an