Manager, Planning – External Operations

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead External Operations planning for a product portfolio .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex supply chain processes in a global environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Demand PlanningSupply Chain ManagementSales & Operations PlanningMRP and ERP Systems (SAP/JDE/APO/OMP)Scenario Planning

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Hard Skills

Supply PlanningCapacity PlanningInventory ManagementData AnalysisPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing OthersIndependent WorkClear CommunicationCoaching and Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Control Tower ProcessesNew Product Introduction PlanningGlobal Supply ChainException ManagementResource Allocation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead External Operations planning for a product portfolio
Drive service, inventory, and agility performance across external supply chains
Manage planning activities and product flow from external manufacturing facilities to the J&J distribution network
Use data to drive systematic continuous improvement of supply-chain processes
Develop and execute capacity and supply-planning strategies
Establish and improve key performance metrics
Manage control tower activities, short-term exception management, issue resolution, capacity planning, inventory management, product deployment, planning parameters, new product launches, receiving inspection, and distribution-center coordination
Coordinate escalations between external manufacturing integration teams and Global Plan/Value Stream Leads
Evaluate planning-system parameters and settings affecting net requirements planning and inventory targets
Receive worldwide demand plans, rationalize demand against global capacity and service/inventory targets, and create a best-fit production plan
Coach and develop others while working across J&J and worldwide external-partner networks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
8 years of related experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Business Analytics, and/or Supply Chain Management, or 6 years of related experience with a Master’s degree
Experience in MRP and conceptual knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/JDE/APO/OMP)
Demonstrated capability in scenario planning
Demonstrated experience with Sales & Operations Planning, New Product Introduction planning, and control tower processes
Ability to lead change in a complex matrix organization and global environment
Ability to build relationships, influence others, and work independently
Ability to apply analytic techniques, identify issues, analyze root causes, and develop solutions
Understanding of supply-chain performance trade-offs and resource allocation
Clear and concise communication across company levels and the global supply chain
Up to 10% international and domestic travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) consolidated savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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 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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year