Senior Planner- External Operations

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub     Function:
End-to-End Planning

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Description:

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JOB SUMMARY
Leads S&OP meetings with external suppliers
Plans and controls inventory of finished goods to meet sales and distribution demand.
Analyzes inventory levels, inventory positioning and production and sale forecasts.
Implements strategies to improve customer service and operational metrics
Develops planning scenarios and present to management
Lead digital project to improve processes and data management
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
Oversees the planning and execution management of complex Medical Device supply chains supported by various external partners
Monitors and tracks supplier KPIs and develops cross functional mitigations to address supplier performance issues
Responsible for developing and monitoring annual supplier purchase plans related to JNJ Business Planning processes
Partner with Global Planning team to translate country demand forecasts into SKU level purchase plans while meeting inventory targets and minimizing SLOB risk
Lead Global Supply Chain improvement projects to optimize the External Operations Planning team
Maintains relationships with key suppliers.
Develops and implements inventory policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Plans purchases and inventory per sales forecast, to meet both customer service and inventory targets
Coordinates and schedules the shipment of finished goods to fulfill contractual agreements with suppliers.
Reports the supply shortages and surpluses of company products to management.
Places Purchase Orders for finished goods and raw materials based on sales and inventory targets
Develops planning scenarios and presents to management
Acts as planning representative in global projects impacting their supply chains
Executes ad-hoc planning reports
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain related field is required, a Master's degree is strongly preferred
2-4 years of related experience in Supply Chain / Operations is strongly preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS  .
Technical skills & competencies:
Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel is required

Experience with SAP S4

Hana or similar ERP planning systems is preferred

Business skills & competencies:
Excellent organization, time management and interpersonal skills
Highly detail oriented with exceptional follow-up
Ability to identify and manage business priorities
Ability to resolve issues: both technical and supply based

Other preferred qualifications:
Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical/pharmaceutical field
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices,…