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 https://www.jnj.com/. The Sr. Planning manager needs to ensure the execution of master and production planning processes and is responsible to drive the site reliability metrics (on-time release and stock-outs), inventory and SLOB cost related to raw materials and packaging components. You will be managing a team of 4-6 people to ensure all related processes are performed within the scope of the Beerse plant aligned with the plant service and inventory targets. The function comes with great challenges given the dynamic ecosystem, allowing you to serve as a role model for Credo based decision making and putting the patient and customer first! You have a strong ability to influence internal and external partners, look for collaboration with people from different departments and all levels and build consensus. Job Responsibilities + You set an executable plan for production, on time availability of finished products towards customers and on time availability of raw materials & packaging materials for production. + You build and maintain relationships, internally and externally, that allow the plant to interpret demand and inventory requirements and respond with the right capacity, products and schedules to meet customer requirements. Proactively identify constraints or potential issues and develop options for resolution. + You drive Raw Materials, Work In Process, Inventory Planning and ensure best use of plant capacity to optimize investment and meet demand and inventory goals. + You develop annual business plan and quarterly updates for departmental expenses as well as production plans for manufacturing sites that meet demand and inventory expectations. Ensure business plan attainment. + You are a change agent driving and implementing system and process optimalizations and the related organizational change. + You support/lead the Short Term Exception Management (STEM) process, and prepare and lead the Supply Review Meetings (SRM). + You partner with MAKE. **Qualifications** Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required (or equivalent through experience). Experience and Skills: + 7+ years of strong experience in Supply Chain management and/or supplier management, preferably with the health care industry. + Strong planning expertise is required. + Strong financial and business acumen is required. + Knowledge of SAP/OMP+ is required. + Ability to build strong collaborative teams and relationships. + Ability to embed a culture of process improvement and value creation. + Demonstrates strong decision-making ability in multiple scenario environment. + Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills. Other: + Location of Role: Beerse, Belgium + Language Requirements: English + Travel percentage: up to 10% + APICS and Green Belt certification is preferred What’s in it for you? Johnson & Johnson is a company that cares for the world and its people. You will work in a dynamic team in an international and innovative environment with room for personal and professional development and the possibility to gain experience in a variety of tasks in line with your talents. Your work will be of high importance to supply product to our patients. The employers of Johnson & Johnson also value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to forming teams with varied strengths that reflect both the patients and the partners we support. We strive to build an inclusive work environment where our people feel at home and are given the space to realize their full potential. Application Process Interested? You can apply for his position by filling in the application form on our website! Based on this, we select the candidates for a first review. Equal Opportunity Statement Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.