DePuy Synthes Supply Chain Senior Manager - Bogotá, Colombia

Location: Bogota

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for our Supply Chain Senior Manager - Bogotá, Colombia

Puprpose:
This role provides end‑to‑end (E2E) supply chain leadership for Colombia, with full accountability for planning, customer service, distribution, logistics execution, and inventory performance across the operating unit. The Sr. Manager partners closely with commercial, finance, quality, and regional/global supply chain teams to ensure reliable product availability, strong customer experience, and compliant operations.

This is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on service levels, cost performance, and business continuity. The position plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, supporting growth, and leading transformation initiatives aligned to global supply chain strategies.

Key Responsibilities

* Own and lead end‑to‑end supply chain performance for Colombia, including demand and supply planning, customer service, warehousing, and distribution operations.

* Ensure on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) delivery and high service levels to customers while balancing cost, inventory, and risk.

* Partner with commercial, finance, quality, and regulatory teams to support business objectives and ensure compliance with local and global requirements.

* Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

* Drive inventory management and working capital optimization, including forecasting accuracy and inventory health.

* Manage third‑party logistics (3PL) partners and external suppliers to ensure performance, quality, and contractual adherence.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including business continuity and disruption management.

* Lead and support process improvement and transformation initiatives aligned with global supply chain strategies and digital enablement.

* Qualifications

Education:

Minimum Bachelor's and/or equivalent University degree required, focused degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred. Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

* Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional work experience

* Progressive experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, or related functions, with leadership…