Hybrid Lead Planner, Channel Operations

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About the role

  • Lead Planner managing inventory strategy for Innovative Medicine portfolio at Johnson & Johnson. Focusing on operational efficiency and customer experience through analytics and relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead inventory management strategy for the Innovative Medicine portfolio, including planning, order processing, and monitoring inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
  • Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, engaging external customers, and aligning efforts across supply chain and commercial teams.
  • Build and influence strategic relationships with Commercial Trade Relations and key Customers to balance priorities and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional problem-solving for complex challenges, including root cause analysis and resolution of unanticipated events (e.g., product shortages, major disruptions).
  • Demonstrate advanced analytical competencies to develop dashboards, identify trends, generate insights, and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Champion customer experience by setting high service standards and leading initiatives that drive customer engagement and continue partnership.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
  • Proven data analytics experience to successfully organize, analyze, and interpret data to find opportunities and influence business operations
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • SAP or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems knowledge
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to think strategically and implement solutions
  • Demonstrated customer-centric mentality or customer-facing experience, including strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Supply Chain knowledge, including Order Management, Forward and Reverse Distribution/Logistics
  • CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecast and Replenishment) experience
  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

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 period
  • 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
  • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Job title

Lead Planner, Channel Operations

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$94,000 - $151,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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