Senior Distribution Planning Manager, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead day-to-day distribution planning activities for the Spine & Sports portfolio .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Planning, focusing on distribution planning processes, performance metrics, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and drive operational improvements using advanced planning tools and methodologies.

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Supply Chain PlanningDistribution PlanningLeadership in Supply ChainERP Systems (SAP/JDE)Advanced Planning Tools (OMP/Kinaxis/APO)

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Hard Skills

Distribution PlanningPerformance MetricsOperational ImprovementInventory ManagementProcess Excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInfluencingNavigating Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

ERP Systems (SAP/JDE)Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Power PointMicrosoft AccessTableauAlteryx

Certifications & Qualifications

APICSCSCPLEANSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Supply ChainRegulatory ComplianceGlobal EnvironmentMatrix OrganizationDistribution Centres

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day distribution planning activities for the Spine & Sports portfolio
Translate constrained supply plans into constrained distribution plans
Present distribution-plan feedback and allocate inventory according to guidelines
Manage order management and handover to global Distribution Centres
Lead and mentor diverse talent
Liaise between Global Distribution, Commercial Logistics, and Global Supply Planning teams
Design, operate, and continuously improve the distribution planning process
Support the Spine and Sports IBP process by leading the distribution plan
Execute deployment so products are available at the right place, quantities, and time
Own performance metrics including Service, Backorders, Set Deployments, Inventory, DRP Attainment, Excess & Obsolete, and team efficiency
Support base entitlement and define non-base entitlement according to guidelines
Provide leadership with reports on service, product availability issues, and mitigation actions
Evaluate planning system parameters and settings affecting DRP, service, and inventory targets
Align planning processes with the Supply Chain Planning blueprint and drive DRP process improvement toward autonomous planning
Support evolution of the future Planning blueprint
Act as subject matter expert in projects
Communicate business issues and opportunities to the next management level
Ensure applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental guideline compliance for supervised staff
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a healthcare or similarly complex, regulatory dependent Supply Chain environment
Proven leadership track record in Supply Chain Planning
Experience working in a matrix organization and achieving results through collaboration with internal and external partners
Ability to lead, inspire and grow diverse talent in a complex landscape
Strong written and oral communications skills
Ability to navigate through ambiguity, influence and gain cross-functional support to deliver the strategy and objectives
Ability to drive operational improvement using process excellence tools
APICS / CSCP / LEAN / Six Sigma certifications preferred
Exposure to a global environment in previous roles preferred
Excellent understanding of ERP systems (SAP/JDE), experience with advanced planning tools (OMP/Kinaxis/APO) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, Tableau and/or Alteryx preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations