Demand Planning Separation

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Job Function: Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function: Demand Planning

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Demand Planning Separation. This Hybrid position will be in West Chester, US. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at PA, Florida, United States, Raynham, Massachusetts, Warsaw, Indiana, and Zuchwil, Switzerland. The Demand Planning Separation role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate demand signals during a period of business transformation. This position supports the Plan function within Supply Chain by developing demand forecasts, analyzing trends, and partnering cross‑functionally to enable service continuity and inventory optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, and input 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 Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (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:

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Typically requires 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 (e.g., 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.

Other:

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

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.