Planning Lead Advanced Therapies

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Inventory Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

Would you like to be directly involved in supporting a new process that can change people’s lives?

Then keep reading!

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is building a new production facility in Sassenheim, The Netherlands for the manufacturing of Lentiviral Vector (LVV). This biologics manufacturing facility is intended to become a key supply node for commercial LVV in support of our CAR-T program to treat multiple myeloma, a disease affecting ~160,000 patients annually, while also supporting launches of other products.

Advanced Therapies Supply Planning (ATSP) team is looking for a Planning Lead Advanced Therapies supporting global LVV network based in Sassenheim, the Netherlands. Apply today for this exciting opportunity to be a part of the #CAR-T team!

Job Summary:

As a member of the global Advanced Therapies Supply Planning team, the Planning Lead Advanced Therapies is responsible for the coordination and execution of activities related to the planning and procurement of raw materials. This role also acts as a lead or key team member in improvement and tech transfer projects. This position offers an outstanding experience in the Advanced Therapies platform and excellent potential for further career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the successful introduction of new products or technical transfers, lead material and components Phase in and Phase Out processes.
• Forecast and order raw material requirements. Ensure material availability to meet production requirements and ultimately achieve a service level of 100%.
• In case of material constraints, support or lead material availability resolution. Act as the key point of contact for various functional areas.
• Meet inventory targets, minimizing excess, obsolete, and expired materials.
• Maintain accurate Master data and production parameters in SAP in alignment with different functions.
• Lead or support process improvement projects and initiatives (e.g. continuous improvement, tech transfer and cost improvement projects).

We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree or equivalent with a focus in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other related Business subject area.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, logistics, or a similar supply chain function.
• Strong understanding of Planning/Purchasing in a multi-national environment.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Ensure a high level of integrity and implementation of Credo-based actions.

Preferred:

• Experience in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge in the areas of inventory management and inventory entitlement, supply planning, scenario analysis, sales and operations planning, and/or process excellence.
• Supply Chain or Six Sigma Certification (e.g APICS, Green Belt, Black Belt).

Key Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to operate in a highly collaborative manner and within a cross-functional organization.

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
• An international, dynamic, and inspiring working environment.
• Career opportunities and continuous personal and professional development
• Personal Development Plan – such as access to further education & training, mentoring, and coaching, development opportunities on-the-job or through exciting projects.
• Be part of a strong global network of talent and expertise, with opportunities to learn or move to different cultures and work environments.
• Many employee benefits.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine 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 based on disability.

More information?

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