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.
Job Function:
Supply Chain DeliverJob Sub Function:
Warehouse & DistributionJob Category:
Business Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:
Leiden, South Holland, NetherlandsJob Description:
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Specialist Operator - Warehouse & Distribution, located in Schiphol and Leiden, Netherlands.
Purpose:
In this role, you will operate as an established support individual contributor within Warehouse, WDS, or Distribution. You will execute tasks that are typically routine, with some deviation from standard practice, while supporting internal teams. You are aware of the annual company and division goals and understand how your performance contributes to achieving them. You will follow administrative processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables, while maintaining high standards of professionalism, efficiency, communication, discretion, and independent judgment.
You will be responsible for:
• Executing operational tasks to meet production targets with minimal supervision, following administrative processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables.
• Supporting day‑to‑day Warehouse, WDS, and Distribution activities, including resource support, and escalating concerns or issues to leaders to maximize business results.
• Coordinating and guiding external activities and relationships with Customs, KMAR, NVWA, and local authorities.
• Maintaining front‑line knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and regulatory topics such as audit findings and CAPAs, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and procedures.
• Adhering to standard operating procedures and supporting initiatives, daily planning, and key milestones related to the processing of ingredients and/or (new) pharmaceutical products.
• Acting on flow interruptions, monitoring standardized work, and driving sustainable improvements.
• Taking ownership of personal training and ensuring all required training is completed and understood on time.
• Keeping records of process improvements to continually enhance safety, quality, reliability, cost, and scheduling.
• Demonstrating Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo, and contributing to a culture of belonging through trusting, diverse, and inclusive relationships.
• Understanding and complying with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies, applicable laws, and performing related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications / Requirements:
• A relevant MBO‑3 degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a non‑relevant MBO‑3 degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate (B1) level proficiency in both Dutch and English.
• Computer proficiency at intermediate level for MS Office, entry level for data analysis, and specialist level for business applications.
• Positive, proactive, decisive, independent, flexible, and organized, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new ways of working.
• Stress‑resistant, with the ability to continue working calmly under all circumstances.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Experience working within a GMP environment is preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous materials is required.
Het te verwachten bruto basissalaris voor deze functie ligt tussen de 38.300 to 61.410 op jaarbasis en is inclusief 8% vakantietoeslag.
At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country‑specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates.
Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process!
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accountability, Analytical Reasoning, Collaborating, Continuous Improvement, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Document Management, Order Management, Pre-Fulfillment Processes, Process Oriented, Project Support, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Technical Credibility, Transportation Management, Warehouse ManagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€38.300,00 - €61.410,00Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
