Manager, Planning – External Operations

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead External Operations planning activities for a portfolio of products .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Management, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in utilizing analytic techniques and performance metrics to optimize supply chain processes and enhance operational efficiency.

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Supply Chain ManagementDemand PlanningInventory ManagementLean Six Sigma CertificationSAP ERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Capacity PlanningProduct DeploymentPerformance MetricsScenario PlanningStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Change LeadershipRelationship BuildingInfluencing OthersClear CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MRP SystemsSAPJDEAPOOMP

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma CertificationAPIC CertificationCPIM Certification

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingMedical DevicesSupply Chain PerformanceNew Product IntroductionControl Tower Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead External Operations planning activities for a portfolio of products
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 strategy
Establish and improve key performance metrics
Manage the control tower, short-term exception management, and issue resolution
Lead capacity planning, inventory management, product deployment, and maintenance of planning parameters
Manage new product launches and coordinate activities across receiving inspection and distribution centers
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 produce a best-fit production plan
Coach and develop others while working across J&J and a worldwide network of external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or Operations preferred
Either 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
Advanced MBA degree preferred
Ability to lead change within a complex matrix organization and with external partners
Ability to build relationships, influence others, and work independently in a matrix environment
Ability to apply analytic techniques, identify issues, analyze root causes, and provide solutions
Understanding of supply-chain performance trade-offs
Clear and concise communication across company levels and global supply chain
In-depth knowledge of MRP and conceptual knowledge of ERP systems, including SAP, JDE, APO, or OMP
Demonstrated capability in scenario planning
Demonstrated experience with Sales & Operations Planning, New Product Introduction planning, and control tower processes
Advanced statistical knowledge and simulation-model building experience preferred
Manufacturing and medical devices experience strongly preferred
Experience and/or certification in Lean or Six Sigma methodology, APIC/CPIM certification preferred
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; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year