Job Description - Supply Chain Excellence Manager (2406228124W)
Supply Chain Excellence Manager (CAR-T)
The EMEA / APAC Planning & Delivery team is responsible for cell collection of starting material, logistics and planning of the patient journey as well as the E2E planning of all supporting materials to manufacturing CAR-T. This team is transitioning from a project / build phase into an increasingly operational mode. To deliver on team objectives, there’s a need to focus on streamlining, maturing and scaling all key processes. We’re hiring a Supply Chain Excellence manager to help drive and facilitate such initiatives together with the full team.
Key responsibilities include :
- Project management : Oversee or support critical projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. Eg. Lead time improvements, Launch readiness, System enhancements, establish performance management.
- Operational support : Drive continuous improvement across the regions to mature and scale our processes.
- Communication Facilitation : Serve as a liaison between the leadership team and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Eg. team meetings, townhalls, strategy off sites, G&O cascades.
- Thought leadership : Conduct research and provide analyses on various topics to aid in decision-making processes. Eg. ageing order analysis, FG inventory analysis.
- Stakeholder management : Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the leadership team as needed. Eg. IMSC partners.
- Strategic planning : Assist in developing and executing the organization’s strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall goals. Eg. G&O, accelerated launch plan, resource planning.
Qualifications
A Master’s degree is required.A minimum of six (6) years of relevant supply chain experience is required.Supply chain planning and / or logistics experience is required.Experience working across organizational boundaries is required.Experience in a start-up / launch environment is preferred.Affinity with running daily business is preferred.Supply Chain certifications (APICS / IBF), Project management certifications and / or Green Belt Lean or Six Sigma Certifications are desirable.Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in an ambiguous environment where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist.Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different departments and all levels.Proven business and financial acumen to influence E2E decisions & key outcomes.Strong communication, analytical and quantitative skills.Ability to get things done.Flexible hours needed on ad hoc basis to accommodate working with different time zones.For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.
Primary Location
Europe / Middle East / Africa-Belgium-East Flanders-Ghent
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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