Graduate Supply Network Planner Ireland 2023

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

About the Johnson & Johnson Graduate Programme

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

The Successful Candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise
• Cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland
• Regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development
• Personal development and effectiveness training
• Skills development in influencing & communication
• Project and Project Management experience
• Introduction to new and innovative technologies
• Exposure to Senior Management Team
• Continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification

DePuy Synthes, located in Ringaskiddy, Cork, is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive Orthopedic and neurological business in the world. DePuy Synthes Companies will offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of products, services and programs in the areas of Joint Reconstruction, Trauma, Spine, Sports Medicine, Neurological, Craniomaxillofacial, Power Tools and Biomaterials.

Job Purpose

The Graduate Supply Network Planner is a key supply chain role providing end to end support for network planning and inventory optimization in our distribution network. Provides analytical and technical support, problem solves system issues, identifies areas of inventory efficiency and co-ordinates the execution of various supply chain activities ensuring key launch dates are met, and supply effectively supports demand.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work to continuously improve processes and standardization in supply chain.
• Help with facilitation of process mapping to support process improvements within function.
• Support teams with daily project tasks.
• Support the installation of new processes.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.
• All employees are responsible for minimising both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.
• Escalate and engage with IT to address issues/ errors.
• Implement Multi-Variant switches on the RAD in conjunction with inventory optimization.
• Actively participate in the Global Control Tower platforms, including but not limited to root causing, corrective actions, A3 problem solving for your given site/sites.
• Initiate and collaborate with GPM and wider teams on constraint management and global allocations process and procedure.
• Engagement in Inventory Entitlement changes in Primary/Secondary hubs. In addition, co-ordination of inventory changes in ASPAC region and co-ordination of feedback.
• Assume Core team member responsibilities during new product introductions to facilitate supply chain readiness and oversee the launch activities
• Other business requirements as required by management
• Engagement with all stakeholders for progression of supply feedback loop tool, to enhance our regional partners and end customer experience.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Problem solving
• Analytical
• Pro-Active approach
• Accuracy with attention to detail
• Work in fast-paced environment
• Flexible and prioritizes
• Communicate across functions and levels
• Understands KPI’s/metrics
• Ability work with limited supervision
• Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions
• Strong team player
• Ability to drive continuous process improvements

Education and Experience

Essential

• Recent Graduate (2022 or due to graduate in 2023)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or Operations
• MRP/ERP systems concept knowledge
• Experience of Excel and data visualisation tools
• Data mining / reporting skills

Desirable

• Production planning or manufacturing experience in medical device or pharm industry
• Alteryx or Advanced Excel
• Green belt six-sigma certification
• APICS Certification
• Advanced Planning Systems experience (APS/APO)

Please note that we plan to close for first round of applications on 23rd October, but could close earlier if we receive too many applications.