Supply Chain

• Serve as operational guardian of the physical product from warehouse to patient
• Oversee 3PL operations and product integrity
• Drive accountability of forecast accuracy and align commercial sales forecasts with supply chain execution
• Ensure product availability while minimizing inventory waste
• Oversee commercial, samples, and demo product distribution operations
• Manage daily operational relationships with 3PLs and conduct performance reviews against KPIs and SLAs
• Lead the S&OP process and facilitate consensus between commercial and supply chain teams
• Capture and communicate market insights, trends, and priorities
• Manage safety stock and minimize trapped working capital while preventing stockouts
• Lead demand, inventory, and replenishment planning
• Monitor product expiry and batch-level data to minimize obsolescence and write-offs
• Direct continuous improvement of planning processes
• Oversee order management, inventory control, and forward/reverse logistics
• Oversee customs trade compliance and GDP compliance
• Monitor shipment temperature data and investigate excursions
• Oversee serialized data transmission compliance
• Manage carrier network performance
• Ensure 3PL distribution centers remain audit-ready
• Contribute to IT solution design and implementation for downstream operations
• Escalate business-critical decisions to top management
• Deliver customer service levels, product availability, optimized cost to serve, forecast accuracy, and optimized finished-product stock levels

Manager, Distribution Operations – Planning

• Review and manage MRP outputs to balance inventory levels and purchase order plans against actual and forecasted demand
• Communicate purchase order requirements to the Supply Planner I team for execution, ensuring alignment with supply plans and lead times
• Monitor purchase order status and resolve issues to maintain uninterrupted supply
• Oversee and execute distribution orders for non-purchased stocking locations
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to align forecasts with supply strategies and identify gaps or opportunities
• Maintain relationships with Business Development, Sales, Logistics, and Warehousing teams
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to share insights and drive consensus on demand and supply plans
• Contribute to projects improving inventory turnover, reducing costs, and increasing service levels
• Drive team KPIs including fill rate, DIOH, spoils, dead stock, and planned order generation versus manual orders
• Maintain master data for material planning parameters of assigned items and stocking locations
• Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain processes and implement best practices
• Proactively review inventory to minimize excess, aging, expired, or dead stock and escalate as needed
• Perform other assigned duties

Supply Planner II

• Develop and maintain regional demand plans by aggregating inputs from field teams, marketing, and sales
• Coordinate supply plans with manufacturing and distribution partners to balance capacity and inventory
• Analyze forecast accuracy and bias, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Contribute to the S&OP process by presenting data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Monitor inventory levels and service performance to optimize stock availability and reduce obsolescence
• Collaborate with procurement to translate demand signals into supplier orders
• Create scenario analyses for potential disruptions and contingency options
• Prepare reports and dashboards highlighting key supply chain metrics for leadership
• Participate in a rotation covering demand forecasting, production scheduling, supply planning, and inventory management strategies

Supply Chain Planning Intern

• Support the financial needs of the organization regarding reporting, accruals, and budgeting/forecasting
• Prepare monthly accruals and report on expense and capital spending
• Explain variances from plan and forecast
• Maintain and improve forecasting and variance-analysis models
• Support development of the annual financial plan
• Provide analytical and financial support to the Supply Chain Finance team
• Administer and review payment of invoices by third-party vendors
• Prepare or support variance reports and forecasts
• Support annual budgets for logistics accounts, including transportation and DC operational expenses
• Prepare or support analysis and reporting for performance measures and variances
• Update datasets and models during the weekly forecast cycle
• Provide analysis to constituents throughout the supply chain

Business Analyst – Supply Chain

• Manage all raw materials and finished goods at the manufacturing location
• Order materials and distribute manufactured products
• Manage material flow through warehouses and coordinate inbound and outbound delivery schedules
• Maintain inventory accuracy
• Evaluate processes for employee safety, product quality, and operational cost efficiency improvements
• Interface daily with operations teams to identify and resolve problems, implement solutions, and coordinate schedules
• Conduct operational studies to maximize workflow and facility space utilization
• Make critical site decisions and troubleshoot issues to maximize efficiency and manpower
• Supervise and assist department leads supporting warehouse and production activities
• Manage a team of 5–15 personnel responsible for forklift operations, truck scheduling, cycle counting, and material ordering
• Monitor attendance, performance goals, employee issues, and minor disputes; escalate disciplinary matters to plant management
• Write, review, and update work instructions
• Audit team work for safety, quality, and productivity; measure and report department effectiveness
• Adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and overtime to meet production demand
• Train and coach employees on safety, quality, and work processes
• Ensure DOT and customs compliance
• Investigate shipping errors and implement preventive actions
• Build and maintain partnerships with distributors and vendors
• Develop action plans for supply and delivery issues with vendors and distributors
• Provide input on warehouse equipment requirements and specifications
• Maintain relationships with manufacturing, maintenance, and quality control personnel
• Participate in and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste according to regulations
• Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Materials Manager

• Monitor and inspect produce at the dock to ensure quality standards and correct quantity
• Complete receiving and inventory adjustments and enter information into the mainframe
• Perform daily physical cycle counts on frozen, cooler, and dry products
• Slot and assign new warehouse items and ensure mainframe information and warehouse labels are correct
• Keep the warehouse manager informed of potential problems and changes
• Notify customer service of potential product outs
• Complete daily inventory and warehouse reports
• Manage and direct physical inventories according to SYGMA guidelines and directives
• Work with departments regarding merchandise received, new items, and inventories
• Adhere to the cycle count program, HACCP, and MSDS guidelines
• Operate or use calculators, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, telephone, mainframe printer, pallet jack, and forklift as required

Supervisor, Inventory Control

• Develop and drive the Procurement vision with the Orthopaedics partner community
• Deliver supplier performance across reliability of supply, quality, cost, innovation, and growth commitments
• Serve as owner of procurement activity and engage business partners and key stakeholders across Supply Chain and R&D
• Participate in leadership teams and financial forums to align goals and drive major decisions
• Orchestrate supply base strategy performance using business data and insights
• Understand long-range business requirements and engage in strategic planning and S&OP forums
• Own Procurement metrics and deliver annual value improvements
• Build relationships throughout DePuy Synthes and maintain dialogue supporting optimal approaches and solutions
• Develop deep relationships with strategic suppliers
• Bring innovation to new product development and ensure robust supplier selection
• Deliver Type 0 / Type 1 CIP and drive adherence to supplier selection processes
• Identify supplier-related issues and collaborate on resolutions
• Determine and implement strategic Lifecycle Management activities with Product Managers, Supply Chain stakeholders, and external partners
• Act as key Supply Chain Procurement business partner to multiple functions, Franchise and Supply Chain leadership, R&D leadership, and Indirect Procurement
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, reliability, and cost activities
• Align cross-category sourcing strategies with business, sector, Supply Chain, and R&D needs
• Coordinate strategic and business plans, monitor execution, and communicate results to senior leaders
• Ensure Procurement and business activities align with policies, procedures, compliance, quality, cost, and innovation requirements

Supply Chain jobs in New Jersey