SR PRODUCTION PLANNER

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting Sr. Production Planner to join its dynamic team! At Johnson & Johnson Vision, we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That’s why, through our operating companies, we’ve developed solutions for every stage of life—to help people see better, connect better and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at www.jjvision.com. Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and Johnson & Johnson Vision on LinkedIn. As the Sr. Production Planner, you are responsible for creating, updating, and aligning the production schedule for Acuvue® Brand Contact Lenses for manufacturing / operations. Integral parts of this role include managing inventory levels (i.e. safety stocks), escalating risk as appropriate, and ensure the customer requirements are clearly defined in volume and SKU mix. The production planner is responsible for maintaining customer service metrics. Responsibilities: Creating and optimizing a constrained weekly master production schedule (MPS) in accordance with customer demand and available capacity; responsibilities also include accountability for downstream replenishment and timely release for production in collaboration with the Quality Assurance (QA) Team Planning within a freeze period management of production activities (rescheduling, rework, outsourced work). Optimize customer service to avoid stock outs/back orders; identify and address all short-term supply constraints within the weekly process (long-term constraints within monthly process); analyze daily supply/demand alerts and address or escalate accordingly Maintain inventories within goal, while minimizing excess, obsolete and expired products; develop overall inventory projections for specific products Collaborate and partner with Operations to ensure production schedule is met Resolve manufacturing conflicts for site/portfolio as they relate to production planning. Manage impact and communication of manufacturing inspired change. Maintain and update accurate bill of materials (BOMs) for up-to-date raw material changes Establishes effective communication with various groups such as Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply and Demand Planning as required. Participate in new product launch meetings as needed and assist in developing new product production schedules Qualifications Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or engineering related field, is preferred A minimum of 3 years of related work experience in Supply Chain Operations (including logistics, forecasting, distribution, planning, manufacturing, warehouse, purchasing and/or procurement) is required Strong logistics, analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication, and presentation skills are required Strength in interdependent partnering is required Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms is required Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time to domestic destinations Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools, Training, and/or Certification is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required and Access (only) strongly preferred Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred APICS / IBF certification is preferred At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families, and the communities in which we live and work. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primary Location United States-Florida-Jacksonville-7500 Centurion Parkway Organization Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. (6094) Job Function Operations Requisition ID 2206049435W