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This job posting is anticipated to close on Jun 04 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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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.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Transportation Services

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Business Lead, Transportation, within the North America Transportation Operations Team to be located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Relocation assistance will not be offered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage door-door operational management for Johnson & Johnson North America transport lanes, ensuring consistent product availability and the highest levels of customer experience.
  • Responsible for coordination, track & trace, and exception management for segment transportation lanes.
  • Lead transport risk mitigation plan construction and its execution.
  • Ability to present performance metrics and project charters/updates to various levels of management.
  • Lead/participate in operational management meetings (business reviews, reporting on operational vendor performance) and lead day-to-day tactical relationships with the vendors.
  • As required, partner with distribution centers and manufacturing facilities to coordinate and manage freight on domestic and international transport lanes.
  • Partner with J&J Deliver Quality to ensure that transport operations are managed within the appropriate quality framework.
  • Primary point of contact for sites and logistics providers to communicate issues affecting shipment flows, including but not limited to missing documentation, freight delays, quality events and shipping receiving delays.
  • Perform ad-hoc operational analytics to drive day-to-day business efficiencies.
  • For Business Leads with a team of analysts reporting to them, the individual will be responsible for the oversight, management, and development of the analysts in accordance with the Credo and HR policies.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelors or equivalent university degree required; Masters in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

  • Four to six (4-6) years of proven experience.
  • Experience in Transportation, Customer Service, Planning or Supply Chain.
  • Experience working with highly matrixed global organization, multi sector with heavy project management and influencing.
  • Knowledge of import/export process.
  • Understanding of US foreign trade relations.
  • Able to influence without authority.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Solid problem solving and analytical experience.
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment and work with different cultures.
  • Ability to demonstrate Integrity and Credo-based Actions.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in one or more functions: Planning, Distribution, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Customer Service or Supply Chain Operations.
  • Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification.
  • Working knowledge of project management tools (Microsoft project, GANTT, RACI, Lessons learned, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of analytics tools.

Other:

  • Up to 10% travel may be required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, Coaching, Communication, Data Analysis, Digital Supply Chain Management, Distribution Management, Mental Agility, Order Management, Organizing, Problem Solving, Safety-Oriented, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Distribution, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transport Networks

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $151,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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