［MedTech] Supply Chain Planning, EP, Integrated Supply Chain

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 . 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: Integrated Business Planning Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan Job Description: The IBP Planner role is responsible for both demand planning & inventory/supply management. This position requires developing and communicating a consensus forecast for a defined portfolio of products. Responsiblities include integrating historical data, market data, & strategic plans collected throughout the IBP Process by close collaboration with sales, marketing, finance, and regional & global supply chain partners. The IBP Planner position also requires supply management functions. The IBP Planner is expected to manage supply & inventory to maintain high service levels while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This can include having difficult conversations with multilple key stakeholders. Key IBP Planner functions include: -Developing SKU-level operational forecasts -Interacting regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Finance, QA, Regulatory, Regional & Global Planning -Create scenario plans to support on-time launch of new products -Take action with an appropriate sense of urgency to mitigate supply shortages -Optimize inventory to avoid stock outs while reducing slow-moving inventory and scrap. -Lead local IBP process to ensure consistency between consensus forecast and business plan. -Meet KPI targets (Inventory/OTIF/SLOB/MAPE) and find ways to improve versus those targets Required Skills: Preferred Skills: