This is a significant leadership opportunity for senior supply chain professionals looking for the latest full-time jobs in Pune and nearby, Maharashtra. This dual-responsibility role at Johnson & Johnson's MedTech division is ideal for experienced leaders with a strong background in demand planning, IBP, and site management, who are seeking challenging roles at a global healthcare leader.
Job Summary
Johnson & Johnson, a global leader in healthcare innovation, is looking for a senior and strategic leader for a unique dual role based at their MedTech GCC facility in Pune. This position combines two critical responsibilities: acting as the **Pune Vision Plan Site Leader** and as the **India SV Demand Planning Lead**.
As the Site Leader, you will be responsible for the entire Plan team and operations at the Pune facility, ensuring the delivery of all service level agreements to global stakeholders. As the Demand Planning Lead, you will spearhead the demand forecasting and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes for the rapidly growing India SV (Surgical Vision) market. This is a high-impact, fully on-site role for an experienced professional who can drive strategic execution, process improvement, and team leadership.
What Will You Be Responsible For?
As the Pune Vision Plan Site Leader:
- Lead and manage the entire Johnson & Johnson Vision Plan team located at the Pune site.
- Ensure the Pune Planning Centre meets all its operational goals and service level agreements (SLAs) for global and regional teams.
- Drive continuous improvement and simplification of end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Represent the Vision Plan team in the overall Pune leadership team, sharing best practices.
As the India SV Demand Planning Lead:
- Lead the demand planning and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes for the India Surgical Vision (SV) market.
- Collaborate closely with the Commercial, Finance, and Deliver teams to improve forecast accuracy and drive IBP maturity.
- Manage the generation, review, and validation of demand forecasts, incorporating market intelligence, promotions, and new product launches.
- Act as the central point of contact for all concerns related to demand, supply, or service for the India market.
Who is the Ideal Candidate?
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is required. An MBA is preferred.
- Experience: You must have a minimum of 8 years of business experience, with at least 5 of those years specifically in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing Planning, or IBP.
- Industry Background: Experience in the Medical Device or Consumer industry is preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (like SAP, JDA, APO) and advanced planning systems is essential.
- Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of statistics.
- Prior experience in Data & Analytics is desirable.
- Leadership Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills are critical, with the ability to interact with senior leadership (Director and VP levels). People management experience is a plus.
- Certifications: Professional certifications like APICS or IBF, and a Green Belt in Six Sigma are desirable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the main focus of this dual role?
A1: This is a senior leadership position with two main functions. First, you will be the overall site leader for the Johnson & Johnson Vision planning team in Pune. Second, you will be the strategic head of demand planning for the company's Surgical Vision (SV) business in the fast-growing Indian market.
Q2: What is "MedTech"?
A2: MedTech is short for Medical Technology. It refers to the industry that develops and manufactures medical devices, equipment, and solutions, such as the surgical vision products this role supports.
Q3: What is "IBP"?
A3: IBP stands for Integrated Business Planning. It is a strategic process that aligns a company's sales, marketing, financial, and supply chain plans to ensure everyone is working towards the same business goals. Experience in driving IBP is a key requirement for this role.
Q4: Is an MBA mandatory for this job?
A4: No, an MBA is "preferred," which means it is a strong advantage but not a mandatory requirement. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is the essential educational qualification.
Q5: Is this a remote position?
A5: No, the job description clearly states this is a "Fully Onsite" position based at the MedTech GCC facility in Pune, India.
📄 Official Notification / Apply Link: https://www.careers.jnj.com/en/jobs/r-017194/pune-vision-plan-site-leader-india-sv-demand-planning-lead/