Materials Planning Team Lead

Do you want to be part of Global Planning, Large Molecule API platform, an award-winning Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain team?! The Global Material Requirements Planning team is responsible for the replenishment of raw materials essential for our production of biopharmaceutical products for our patients. The Material planning team leads the inventory management of raw material while optimizing Slow Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) values, to best of class performance for the pharmaceutical industry for the platform of Large Molecule API. About the role The Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) Team leader is accountable to co-ordinate activities related to the planning and procurement of raw materials, consumables, and components, converting the output of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and the Detailed Schedule (DS) into material requirements. This is an important planning process to ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines when needed, communicating the plan to the different suppliers within the agreed lead times. This role opens for the successful candidate a long-term career in the Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain. Key Responsibilities Co-Ordinate the development, maintenance, communication, and publication of the Materials Requirements Plans (MRP) to ensure that patient / customer requirements are met. Maintain Raw Materials, Consumables and Components inventories within target, while minimizing excess, obsolete and expired materials (Inventory Destruction Avoidance (IDA)). Contribute to the global balancing of Materials within Global Planning, ensuring efficient and effective procurement & inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability, and cost. Partner with Global Procurement to drive Supplier performance improvement including quality and timely delivery (OTD) in line with MPS at Platform level. Co-ordinate required communication into the Supply Review Meetings (SRM) and Short-Term Exception Management (STEM) processes at both Site and Platform Level. Interfaces globally with Supplier Quality (ESIQ), site Quality, Finance, and warehouse staff regarding rejected / defective materials, making the necessary arrangements with the supplier to ensure a prompt return of goods or disposal. Lead the inventory management of raw material. Lead regional and global programs to deliver continuous improvement in KPI’s. Develop, coach and guide team of passionate planners in the execution, strategies and realization of departmental and company goals, advances succession planning by holding career conversations. Qualifications Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain Management or other related Business discipline is crucial. Supply Chain Certification is preferred e.g., APICS Lean Certification is desirable Project management certification is desirable. Experience: A minimum of 5 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience (Planning, Logistics or Manufacturing) is required. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Leadership role (People Management/Project Management). Experience in Planning/Purchasing in a multi-national environment. Experience in the use of SAP would be beneficial! Knowledge, Skills, and capabilities: Possess clear ambition and capability to progress to leadership roles of added responsibility within Global Planning and Janssen Supply chain. Ability to develop, mentor and lead a team of direct reports in the execution, strategies, and realization of departmental and company goals. Ability to build strong collaborative teams and relationships both at site level and platform level. Ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms. Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions. Ability to drive & apply continuous process improvement tools and improvements to large and complex projects. Other Requirements Location of Role: Cork - Ireland Language Requirements: English Travel Requirements: Up to 10% per annum. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Primary Location Ireland-Cork-Cork- Organization Janssen R&D Ireland (7566) Job Function Operations Requisition ID 2105996261W