Summary
Contributes to the Supply Network Planning team as a seasoned individual contributor, who works independently with minimal supervision. Helps establish and implement projects, programs, and processes in support of the organization's overall supply chain strategy. Applies advanced knowledge of the Supply Network Planning field to establish best of class policies, procedures, and plans for the area.
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 https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
Supply Chain PlanningJob Sub Function:
Supply Network PlanningJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Gent, East Flanders, BelgiumJob Description:
The Vein-to-Vein organization is a global team focused on enhancing the patient journey for cell therapies through effective planning and logistics support. The structure includes regional sub-teams working collaboratively to ensure the efficient, timely, and compliant transport of patient cells across various supply chain nodes.
The V2V planning lead is responsible for overseeing logistics and planning processes, ensuring compliance with Chain of Custody (CoC) and Chain of Identity (CoI) standards for our products. The duties include project management, coordinating scheduling, managing the arrival and departure of materials, and addressing any communication issues that may arise. Acting as the primary supply chain contact for a designated group of treatment sites, collaborating closely with commercial teams to ensure a seamless and positive experience throughout the patient journey.
- Serve as the primary supply chain point of contact for treatment sites and commercial teams within a designated country or region, focusing on logistics, planning, and forecasting
- Facilitate the movement of patient materials across the V2V supply chain for EMEA patients
- Project management
- Issue management and non-conformance handling
- Manage the inbound and outbound logistics of patient materials, communicating effectively with our carrier network and providing forecasts as needed
- Coordinate with internal warehouses and distribution centers to ensure seamless patient journeys
- Ensure compliance with Chain of Custody (CoC) and Chain of Identity (CoI) requirements, both in manual and automated processes for clinical and commercial operations
- Assist in the planning of operational capacity by scheduling and communicating cryopreservation and manufacturing slots
- Support treatment site certification efforts, including training and conducting logistics test runs
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) while focusing on process improvement
- Participate in the development, testing, and rollout of new system solutions
- Develop and track key performance metrics to assess efficiency and effectiveness
- Undertake additional duties as assigned to support team objectives
Minimum Qualification
- Master in Engineering or Supply chain or equivalent in work experience
- 3-6 years working experience
- Experience in working with SAP and Quality systems is a plus
- Keen on learning many new things
- Comfortable to work in a global and ambiguous setting that is in flux
- Project management experience is a plus
- Effective communication skills (candid, concise, active listening)
- Constant drive for improvement and innovation
- Positive can-do mindset when dealing with challenges
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