Demand & Supply Planner, Medical Devices

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• Join the #1 named Best Place to Work 2021 in the Health Industry
• Flexible work practices
• Sydney – based in our North Ryde office

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Demand & Supply Planner looking after a Medical Device portfolio including patient specific custom implants order management, to ensure the effectiveness of the supply & customer service process. A key objective is to ensure the accuracy of our demand forecast and timely communication of any potential demand changes to the Regional Planning team & suppliers. This role is also responsible for the effective inventory planning to minimize inventory write offs due to excess stock and ensure stock levels are correct to service the business.

Other key responsibilities of this role include:

• Conduct regular Sales & Operations Planning meetings with relevant Sales & Marketing & Finance team members
• Communicate any potential material demand changes to the Regional Planning team (RPT) demand & supply planners/source contact as soon as possible
• End to end responsibility for the timely material creation process in support of on time and in budget new product introduction
• Work with all stakeholders to ensure supply chain readiness for timely New Product Introduction
• Work with the Regional Planning team & Marketing to decide phase in/out strategy and the optimal inventory levels to maximize sales opportunities while minimizing ES&O from NPI
• Product Portfolio review & recommend product rationalization based on demand forecast
• Management of end-of-life material master maintenance
• Work with all stakeholders to ensure successful NPI & liaise with all relevant stakeholders locally to ensure high product availability

Qualifications

It’s all about YOU

The demand planning function is critical to the success of the organization and as such, we are seeking candidates who offer the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain and/or related field
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels, both internally and externally;
• Excellent presentation development and delivery skills;
• Strong SAP experience with intermediate/advance excel skills
• Experience in S&OP or IBP
• Excellent problem solving & analytical skills
• Previous experience with advanced planning systems such as APO and OMP is advantageous
• Good understanding of inventory management concepts & processes
• Experience in forecasting and MRP planning
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise a changing workload.

Working with Johnson & Johnson can change everything including YOU

Caring for the world, one person at a time, has inspired and united the people at Johnson & Johnson for 125 years. We embrace research and science, bringing innovative ideas, products and services to market to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

If you are passionate about the criteria outlined above, please apply online using the link below. You will receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application. Every application is reviewed by the Talent Acquisition team and candidates will receive notification of the outcome of their application in a timely manner.

Applications Close: Sunday 31st of October 2021.

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