Senior Manager, Inventory & Planning

• Job title Senior Manager, Inventory & Planning
• Function Supply Chain Planning
• Sub function Inventory Management
• Category Senior Manager, Inventory Management (PL8)
• Location Limerick / Dublin / Ireland
• Date posted Sep 15 2026
• Requisition number R-096977
• 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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About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Inventory & Planning is responsible for leading inventory and planning activities across the Vision Distribution business in EMEA. The role ensures optimal inventory performance, product availability, planning governance and cross-functional alignment to support customer service, financial and operational objectives. The position also leads strategic projects, continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Planning Leadership

• Lead EMEA Inventory & Planning activities for finished goods inventory across the Vision business.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies to optimise customer service, working capital and inventory health.
• Monitor and manage inventory-related KPIs, including inventory levels, SLOB, expiry risk and service performance.
• Identify supply and inventory risks and drive mitigation plans across the EMEA network.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Commercial, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing and Operations teams to align business priorities and inventory plans.
• Support S&OP and Integrated Business Planning processes through inventory insights, scenario planning and risk assessment.
• Provide inventory and planning recommendations to senior leadership to enable informed business decisions.
  

Project Leadership & Business Transformation

• Lead strategic supply chain projects across inventory management, planning processes, system enhancements, network optimisation, product launches and lifecycle management.
• Drive implementation of new tools, technologies and process improvements that enhance business performance.
• Support organisational transformation initiatives and change management activities across the region.
  

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimisation

• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities across planning, inventory, logistics and distribution processes.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through inventory optimisation, waste reduction, process standardisation, automation and improved planning accuracy.
• Use data analytics and performance metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and operational excellence.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture focused on simplification, standardisation and measurable business outcomes.
  

Governance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and performance reporting.
• Establish robust governance processes to ensure visibility of inventory risks, service impacts and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure data accuracy and process compliance across inventory and planning activities.
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Inventory & Planning team.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and collaboration across EMEA.
• Coach and develop team members while building organisational capability.

Qualifications & Skills

• Significant experience in supply chain, inventory management, planning or operations.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and cost reduction programmes.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with S&OP/IBP processes, ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!

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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.