US Senior Demand Planning Analyst

• Chair US Demand S&OP/IBP Meetings and other applicable forums.
• Lead demand planning activities for assigned products by ensuring excellent integrity of both demand and forecast data.
• Manage assigned implant/instrument forecasts in a high SKU environment using statistical software and new product modeling.
• Responsible for achieving forecast accuracy targets (MAPE & BIAS) and driving continuous improvements in this area.
• Review statistical forecast generated and provide input on changes that may be required. Collaborate with functions such as Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Finance to identify and incorporate market intelligence (events) into the demand forecast as aligned.
• Develop detailed execution plans and manage demand plans for new product introductions and life cycle management as required and aligned with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Adhere to the monthly forecast upload cycle and report forecast accuracy metrics and consumption data as required.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA preferred.

· Minimum 4 years of related professional experience required.

· Experience in medical device, consumer, or pharmaceutical industries preferred.

· Supply chain certification (APICS/IBF/Six Sigma) preferred.

· Hands-on working experience with one or more of the following areas required: inventory, planning, order management, ERP or MRP systems, financial processes.

· Ability to set clear priorities, timely decision making, strategic planning, good judgment, influencing, and basic project management skills required.

· Understanding of distribution links within the supply chain required.

· S&OP/IBP experience preferred.

· General business knowledge or US & international markets preferred.

· Proficient in MS Office programs: Excel, PowerPoint, Word required.

· Proficient in advanced analytics and data visualization software design and usage (ex. Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik) preferred.

· Keeps calm under challenging situations.

· Proactively prevents distribution disruptions and flags risks early.

· Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills/superior team player/builder.

· Problem solving and negotiating skills.

· Diversity awareness.

· Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities.

· Customer focus (both internal and external)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS***

· Build collaborative partnerships with business partners:

· Providing analytical and technical supply chain support for the assigned product portfolio and acting as a liaison between functions

· Ensuring that demand planning, S&OP/IBP, and business planning processes align with overall global processes and objectives.

· Acting as single point of contact for US for demand / forecast related activities for the business unit.

· Clearly communicating with key stakeholders accordingly – including (but not limited to) sales, marketing, commercial operations, finance, and supply chain partners.

· Relentless focus on customer service

· Enable achievement of line-item fill rate (LIFR) and On Time in Full (OTIF) targets and driving continuous improvements in this area.

· Enable achievement of inventory targets and drive optimization activities in this area.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$79,000.00 - $127,650.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits