External Operations Manager Jobs in Summit, NJ (NOW HIRING)

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function:
End-to-End Planning
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job 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 External Operations Planner position.
The External Operations Planner is responsible for planning, controlling, and implementing processes related to materials and finished goods storage and movement as well as developing / implementing strategies that optimize the supply chain process. Planning addresses capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals and includes customer inventory planning; materials movement and storage; finished goods movement and storage; inventory control; general logistics optimization; and general planning and control.
You will be responsible for:

• Manage a portfolio including external manufacturers within their scope.
• Manage key supplier relationships to drive improvement in delivery, quality, and total cost of ownership
• Plan inventory per sales forecast, to meet both customer service and inventory targets
• Report the shortages and surpluses of company products to management and be responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Analyze changes in the inventory relating to supply, demand and pricing
• Follow through on problems related to supplier invoicing, receipt, payment and delivery as necessary

Qualifications / Requirements:
Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain related field preferred.

Experience and Skills
Required:

• A minimum of one (1) year years of relevant professional work experience
• Experience in Supply Chain / Operations
• Fluent in English
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, OMP or similar MRP planning systems
• Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent organization, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be highly detail oriented with outstanding follow-up skills
• Ability to resolve issues: both technical and supply based

Preferred:

• Experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical supply chains
• Proven knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures

Other:

• May require up to 10% of domestic and/or international travel to other sites/locations.
• This position may require ability and flexibility to work on weekends/off hours for patient support.

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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Process Design, Data Reporting, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Execution Focus, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Procurement Systems, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Planning
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$65,000.00 - $104,650.00
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
The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language:
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits