Production Planning and Logistics Leader

Johnson & Johnson · Ciudad Juárez

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

About Cardiovascular

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for PRODUCTION PLANNING AND LOGISTICS LEADER

Purpose:

This position manages and develops work processes that integrate customer delivery requirements into manufacturing plans. The role is responsible for the planning of finished goods production schedules for manufacturing, buying and purchase order management for raw materials and components from external suppliers, and the tracking and projection of inventory at the Juarez, MX site.

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In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Creates and publishes weekly detailed production programs, consistent with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). This, under the frame of capacity and material established, as well as the production restrictions and programs for related work centers.
• Keeps planning parameters in JDE for the products assigned with the frame of the established inventory policies. Also, provides maintenance to JDE to ensure the proper functioning of MRP.
• Performs daily monitoring of production activities (real against planned), through determined reports and through physical inspection of the production floor.
• Maintains priorities while expediting, when necessary, availability of production in process to ensure the maximum level of customer service. Interacts with the departments of purchasing, production, engineering, master planning, quality, etc. to expedite certain activities that could place the production program under risk.
• Create a balanced supply plan, driving the production signal to meet customer and warehouse inventory requirements, while working with Operations to manage capacity and absorption
• Plans and creates weekly Materials Requirements Planning for raw material and components to share with suppliers and Buyers to execute against
• Manage PO and Buying process, ensuring continuous product flow and addressing invoice and mismatch issues as they arise. Continuous partnership with suppliers to confirm PO quantities and delivery dates, while tracking supplier performance
• Set and meet all inventory targets at site, and adhere to inventory governance process through providing inventory projections, bridges, tracking, and implementing optimal safety stock settings
• Oversees the weekly MRP process, translating the weekly finished goods supply plan into raw material requirements for analysis and execution by buyers
• Lead Monthly Supply S&OP meeting and deck preparation to present metrics, requirements, and production strategies for each production line to leadership and cross functional teams for alignment.
• Analyzes and monitors the inventory levels to comply with the goals established in the business plans, as well as to avoid obsolete, surplus material.
• Maintains wide communication with planners / buyers of sibling plants, approves and coordinates the shipment of material to other plants, when necessary.
• Interacts with engineering to provide support with production orders of evaluations/validations that are necessary for his/her area.
• Participates in the process of developing production programs to provide support to the launching of new products.
• Maintains Business indicators updated (Scorecards, Metrics, Run Strategy charts)
• Provides appropriate support on invoices mismatching issues to buyer when necessary
• Provides appropriate support while replying to questioning related to the product, as well as with special requirements.
• Performs necessary administrative tasks, including the preparation of information for reports.
• Provides help and acts as a guide for less experienced planners.
• Responsible for planning and monitoring work order supplies and returnable budgets.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Performs other duties assigned as needed and support back-up activities to the Team as required
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, or Operations) is required.
• Masters or postgraduate degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years Supply Chain, Operations, and/or other business experience is required.
• Experience in planning, purchasing or materials management is preferred. Previous experience with demand, inventory, and/or supply planning is highly preferred.
• Production planning or manufacturing experience in medical device or pharmaceutical
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Proven analytical/quantitative skills are required and must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excelindustry preferred
• The demonstrated ability to identify problems/issues, recommend appropriate solutions, and follow-up to ensure positive results is required.
• MRP, APS, and/or ERP systems experience is required. Manugistics, JDE, or SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required. Scenario planning experience preferred.
• Data mining reporting skills through MS-excel (or equivalent)
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint)

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