Demand Planning Separation

Job Function: Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function: Demand Planning
Job Category: People Leader
Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (plus additional global locations listed in the posting)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, and inputs from commercial and supply chain partners.
• Analyze demand variability, forecast accuracy, and bias; identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to align demand plans with supply capabilities.
• Support S&OP/IBP processes with high‑quality demand insights.
• Monitor product lifecycle changes, including launches, transitions, and discontinuations, and reflect impacts in demand plans.
• Prepare and present demand planning reports, dashboards, and scenario analyses for leadership review.
• Ensure data integrity across planning systems and support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools.
• Apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and DePuy Synthes values in all day‑to‑day interactions and decision‑making.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Experience & Skills: 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or analytics.

• Experience working with forecasting methodologies, demand planning tools, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Preferred: Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting S&OP or IBP processes.
• Familiarity with demand planning systems such as SAP APO/IBP or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting business transformations, separations, or large‑scale change initiatives.
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and performance metrics (e.g., MAPE, bias).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Language: English required.
Travel: Limited; Up to 10% domestic travel.
Certifications: APICS CPIM or similar certification preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Preferred Skills: Business Intelligence, Commercial Awareness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Financial Competence, Inventory Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Supply Planning, Team Management.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. Johnson & Johnson actively seeks qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. The company is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of applicants’ needs. For details on accommodations, visitors may contact the company via its web portal.