Senior Planner- External Operations

• Job title Senior Planner- External Operations
• Function Supply Chain Planning
• Sub function End-to-End Planning
• Category Experienced Analyst, End-to-End Planning (P5)
• Location Pune / India
• Date posted May 19 2026
• Requisition number R-074163
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

Description

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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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 S4Hana 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, and procedures
  • Demonstrated experience in working with external partners
  • Working in a global, matrixed environment

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have flexible working hours to accommodate various time zones
• Must be fluent in English

RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS & INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Reports to the External Operations Planning Manager

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

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LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Primary location Pune, Maharashtra , India
• Estimated 5-10% domestic and international travel

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Manages relationships and interactions with external suppliers

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