Senior Supply Chain Planning Analyst | Irvine, CA

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: End-to-End Planning Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description: About Electrophysiology Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. As Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology, we have one goal – to ensure those with atrial fibrillation can live the lives they want. For more than 30 years, we’ve been the global market leader in the science and technology of cardiac arrythmia treatment. Our suite of tools means electrophysiologists are empowered to personalize their approaches for patients with effective and reproducible workflows. Together, we’re changing what it means to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or other cardiac arrhythmias. 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 a Senior Supply Chain Planning Analyst to join our J&J Electrophysiology team.  This position is based in Irvine, CA. Purpose: The Senior Analyst will lead the Electrophysiology supply planning and scheduling processes. This position will enable attainment of target service levels (as defined by the Operating Companies and Sector Planning organizations) while achieving target inventory objectives. The Senior Analyst prepares supply plans and production schedules for external & internal partners. Efficiently convert global demand requirements into an attainable supply plan for products manufactured. Build the monthly IBP/S&OP package for the key partners and will be responsible for the supply review meetings. The ability to work in a complex matrix and a worldwide network of external partners is a key requirement. You will be responsible for: Capacity planning, S&OP/IBP, production scheduling, inventory management, distribution, transportation, new product launch management and external partner order fulfillment. Support the design, development and institutionalization of a best practice global IBP/S&OP process with key external business partners for diagnostic business. Collaborate with the regional plan organization to formally receive WW demand plans; conducts formal planning process with external partners to rationalize supply and demand, taking into account capacity and inventory. Support the process to integrate new, externally manufactured products into the IBP/S&OP process. This includes conducting scenario-based supply analyses to evaluate launch options, supply events recovery projections and develop contingency plans with our external partners. Support best practices in external partner supply planning, including master scheduling, detailed scheduling, capacity planning and distribution planning. Complete complex spreadsheet analysis during issue resolution or scenario planning is required. This includes the ability to use the planning systems to gather the key data needed to drive business decisions. Support BWI PLAN and External Operations to achieve world class Customer Service, as well as inventory optimization efforts. Reporting and understanding Service Levels and inventory results; and vital actions to drive expected outcome. Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management. Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with Internal and External stakeholders (PLAN, QA, External Operations, CLS, and Suppliers) to drive cross functional alignment and support to deliver expected Customer Service levels. Use AI-enabled tools, automation, and advanced analytics to improve recurring analysis, identify trends and risks, strengthen scenario modeling, and enhance planning decision quality. Qualifications Required: Minimum of a bachelor’s/university degree is required; focused degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or Operations is preferred. Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in supply chain management, production planning, and/or materials management is required. Strong analytical skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across all levels of the company and across the global supply chain. Influence others in a matrix environment. Lead with minimal direction and to work independently with a strong sense of urgency. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (i.e. Pivot tables and v-lookups). In depth knowledge of manufacturing control systems, preferably JDE / Manugistics / SAP. Preferred: APICS certification. Experience and/or certification in Lean or Six Sigma processes. Other: May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to contract manufacturers. Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required. 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