External Supply Planner

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: Production Planning & Scheduling Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent to join us as an External Supply Planner in Allschwil, Switzerland. Purpose The External Supply Planner serves as a strategic liaison between internal Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine customers and external manufacturing sites. The role is responsible for global planning and material management activities for externally manufactured and/or packaged products. By defining, measuring, analyzing, and improving planning and material processes, the position ensures alignment of base business, product launches, long-term objectives, and specific business needs with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine strategic goals. Success in this role is measured through timely order delivery, attainment of inventory targets, and continuity of supply for customers.

Develop and maintain balanced volume, detailed, and material supply plans while considering operational efficiency, inventory costs, SLOB risk, and customer service. Execute SAP transactions, including the creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders and master data, to ensure reliable MRP/ERP outputs. Proactively identify and manage supply risks by driving short-term and long-term planning activities and resolving day-to-day supply issues. Manage inventory and SLOB processes to maintain accurate and target stock levels across Distribution Centers, External Manufacturing sites, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations. Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, IMTs, critical issue resolution activities, and supply chain process enhancements. Collaborate cross-functionally with E2E Planning, Finance, Procurement, QA/QC, PES, Inventory Management, IT teams, and external suppliers. Communicate forecasts, priorities, and event plans to internal and external manufacturing sites to align capacity, schedules, and service levels. Support S&OP, business planning, new product launches, performance reporting, and global initiatives while driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Qualifications / Requirements A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, alternative relevant experience will also be considered; a focus in Supply Chain or Business is preferred. APICS and/or Lean Certification is considered an advantage. At least four (4) years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Operations, or a related field. Demonstrated business acumen in Supply Chain and financial processes, combined with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel. Proven ability to