Job Information
J&J Family of Companies Planner External Supply in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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 Planning
Job Sub Function:
Production Planning & Scheduling
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job 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.
We are searching for the best talent for a Planner External Supply to be in Guaynabo, PR! Alternative locations may be considered in Titusville, NJ and Horsham, PA.
The Planner External Supply is a strategic liaison between the Internal J&J Innovative Medicine (JJIM) customers and the external manufacturing sites. This position is responsible for the global planning and material management of externally manufactured and or packaged products. It defines, measures, analyzes and implements improvements and controls material and planning processes to ensure base business, launches, long term, and individual's goals are aligned with JJIM strategic objectives. The success of this role is measured by timely deliveries of orders, which meet target inventory levels and maintain continuity of supply to our customers. It will support planning activities for the ITCI/Caplyta external sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain balanced volume, detailed, and material supply plans considering operational efficiency, inventory cost, SLOB risk, and customer service
Execute SAP transactions , including creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders and master data to ensure reliable MRP/ERP outputs
Proactively identify and manage supply risks , driving short‑ and long‑term planning activities and day‑to‑day issue resolution
Manage inventory and SLOB processes to maintain accurate and target stock levels across DCs, EM sites, and CMOs
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives , IMTs, critical issue resolution, and supply chain process enhancements
Collaborate cross‑functionally with E2E Planning, Finance, Procurement, QA/QC, PES, Inventory Management, IT, and external suppliers
Communicate forecasts, priorities, and event plans to internal and external manufacturing sites to align capacity, schedules, and service levels
Support S&OP, business planning, and new product launches , ensuring systems and processes are in place for successful execution
Track, analyze, and report supply chain performance metrics including OTIF, inventory targets, SLOB, DOC, stock‑outs, and launch readiness
Represent External Planning on global initiatives, support digital transformation, maintain training compliance, and drive personal and business excellence
Qualifications:
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; Supply Chain, Business focus is preferred
APICS and/or LEAN Certification is a plus
Experience and Skills:
Required:
At least four (4) years of experience in Supply Chain planning, Operations, or related field
Confirmed business insight in the area of Supply Chain and financials with clear understanding of external trends with proficiency in SAP and MS Excel programs
Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and partner across organizational boundaries
Ability to prioritize issues to support customer and supply chain requirements in a cross‑functional environment
Demonstrated collaboration skills to drive performance improvement
Establishes effective communications and common goals and objectives
Strong analytical, quantitative, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities , adapt to rapidly changing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines
Acts as a role model for Credo‑based decision‑making , with excellent written and verbal communication in English
Ability to partner with and influence others with minimal coaching
Preferred:
Experience within master production schedule process, inventory and/or supply chain management
Demonstrated ability within scenario analysis, sales and operations planning, planning systems (APO/OMP), and other cross-functional business processes common to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry
Other:
Availability to work flexible hours to accommodate US, EMEA, and Asia-Pac work schedules when needed, balancing work and personal time, is required
This position requires up to 10% domestic travel
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:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Communication, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Innovation, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Flow Management, Problem Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Relationship Building, Supply Planning
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$62,000.00 - $101,200.00
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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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