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:
Production Planning & SchedulingJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, IrelandJob Description:
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for the MRP Buyer/Planner role to be located in Cork, Ireland!
Purpose:
The MRP Buyer/Planner position will report to the Materials Replenishment Lead and have responsibility for service and inventory related to product portfolio, including coordinating and prioritizing goals and objectives in line with business strategy!
You will be responsible for:
- Responsible for the effective coordination of Material Replenishment planning (MRP) activities, purchasing and production scheduling for product portfolio.
- Monitors MRP system with relevant performance metrics e.g. schedule attainment, lead time.
- Analyses production plan and in association with VS partner, ensures timely completion of planned production and management of raw material and component supply to support Operations
- Analyses product demand, sales patterns, and forecasts, as well as production specifications and plant and supplier capacity data.
- Reviews capacity loads to identify potential manufacturing constraints. Works with Operations, Engineering and Quality partners to resolve and mitigate potential supply challenges.
- Identifies partners and establishes effective communication plans across various groups such as customers, commercial partners, suppliers, global supply chain and site departments.
- Balances and/or maintains raw material inventory investment per inventory entitlement models and drives improvement opportunities.
- Supplier performance management: measurement, identification of performance issues and collaborate to prevent reoccurrence.
- Leads supplier or component S&OP and supplier RCCP as required and identifies improvement opportunities for plant manufacturing units with S&OP
- Ensure compliance with current regulatory standards and guidelines (Financial, EHS and Quality Assurance)
- Support the evaluation of current processes and the transition to improved future processes in conjunction with the wider global PP&L team.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Business and or related discipline
- Proven experience in a supply planning and purchasing environment
- Proven understanding of cGMP and cGDP
- Confirmed ability to connect with other functions on projects that involve collaboration with cross-functional peers and senior management.
- Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to develop communications that are accurately structured providing clear, concise messages that draw well supported conclusions.
- Understanding of Health, Safety and legal requirements for the safe operation of their team
- Proven experience with SAP, JDE XE or other ERP systems with knowledge of key planning parameters
Preferred:
- Project management tools and techniques
- Experience in medical device operations/cGMP environment is helpful.
- Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Experience in Data analytics
- Experience leading team of professionals
- APICS certification (CPIM, CFPIM or CIRM) preferred
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