Demand Planning Transformation Sr Man

Position based in Switzerland, but can also be in Belgium, Ireland, Switzerland or NJ; other locations might be considered.

Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium; New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland; Zug, Switzerland

This role has a global responsibility to develop & deploy the overall Plan System transformation program for Demand Planning across all MedTech BU’s / Regions, managing complex interdependencies with other strategic programs. The lead will shape and deploy the MedTech Plan system vision and comprehensive strategy in alignment with senior stakeholders and ensure the successful delivery of the overall program for Demand Planning. In addition, the role will help transform / standardize underlying Plan technologies and ensure their integration. The person in this role will demonstrate strong experience in supply chain, planning‑systems capabilities, end‑to‑end & strategic thinking, digital acumen and will partner with senior executives within the MedTech SC functions. This position will report to the MedTech Plan Product Owner within the J&J MedTech Supply Chain Digital organization.

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• Shape the MedTech Plan System vision & strategy for Demand Planning to transform the MT planning landscape, and its integration into the MT SC digital transformation strategy and roadmap.
  
• Develop & deploy Demand Planning system / capability roadmap considering highly complex interdependencies with MT must wins and strategic programs such as SigniFi and TranSCend.
  
• Overall accountable to develop, refine, and implement the strategy to advance the maturity of our plan systems globally.
  
• Shape & initiate the multi‑year program, including financials, value case, timelines and resource model. Mobilize the program.
  
• Establish and manage the governance structure and processes.
  
• Plan and manage delivery of project operationally, including team and schedule management.
  
• Lead the team to deploy the program.
  
• Keep abreast with emerging planning concepts and technologies.
  
• Establish strong alignment and linkages to partner functions such as J&J Technology, MT SC Digital, Commercial, Business Unit Supply Chain & Regional Value Chains, Integrated Business Management.
  

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• Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Mathematics, Operations or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
  
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within Operations, Supply Chain or large transformation programs.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of Plan business experience.
  
• People management and development experience; build and maintain high performance teams.
  
• Strong knowledge of MedTech supply chain.
  
• Project Management: FPX PL or PMP certification required; FPX SME preferred.
  
• APICS / lean six sigma certification preferred.
  
• Experience in leading complex programs inclusive of local and global scope, in a distributed environment.
  

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• Demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking & planning, communication and influencing skills.
  
• Ability to work in a complex, multi‑system environment.
  
• Demonstrated hands‑on project delivery and managing project timelines in a complex business environment.
  
• Ability to persuade others in sensitive & complex situations while preserving relationships.
  
• Manage multiple stakeholders effectively including senior business leaders, vendors, third parties, and subcontractors to achieve overall engagement goal.
  
• Understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain interactions and interdependencies with other functions.
  
• Strong background / experience in Supply Chain Planning processes and systems is required; digital acumen required; expert knowledge of Advanced Planning Technologies.
  
• Excellent financial & business acumen to develop multi‑year investment plans.
  
• Global experience (with multiple countries, regions) and associated cultural awareness required; experience working with virtual teams and matrix organizations.
  
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills; strength in interdependent partnering and team management.
  
• Clear understanding of external Supply Chain trends and emerging best practices.
  

20-30 % international travel.

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