Job Description for Sr Manager - Orthopedics - J&amp;J Medical India Supply Chain Description A highly critical and visible supply chain role that will oversee Supply Chain Planning processes. This is a hands-on position responsible for developing and executing Demand Plan, Inventory Plan, Supply Plan, and Customer Service that will enable the franchise to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales, marketing, operations and customer support teams is paramount to achieve these sales and service objectives. This role is a part of the franchise leadership team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Franchises Involved : Global Orthopedics (Joints, Trauma &amp; Neuro-Spine) - Demand and Supply Planning - Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, tenders, private account sales and inventory levels). - Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets. Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach - Lead Sales and Operations Planning meetings with Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Finance reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, tenders and other market intelligence). - Capture key Tender information and unusual order plans in franchise leadership meeting, S&amp;OP meetings for advance planning of any specific code demand surge - Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends. - Drive supply and inventory plans aligned with franchise Business plans to achieve the targets. - Work closely with Marketing, R&amp;D, Demand Planning and Manufacturing to prepare for and overcome the associated challenges with new products. - Recommend and Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management. - Prepare a 6 week purchase forecast schedule and a 6 month rolling purchase forecast - Track actual weekly releases Vs contract Vs purchase forecast - Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future - Proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices &amp; consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales &amp; Marketing, Operations, Finance, and IT) - Code creation - Customer Service - Manage replenishment of stocks to the warehouses - stock transfers to satellite warehouse based on demand - Manage MRP labeling process of imported codes - Manage Tender orders processing including manual invoice preparation - invoices for specific Government tender orders per the customer requirement - Manage the process for sample orders - liaise with customer service and warehouse to process and ship sample orders to customers / sales team - Replacement stocks - liaise with QA, warehouse and the customer service team and ensure that the customer receives the replacement stock for the faulty products they recd. - Manage PRIs - process the product returns from the customers by following up with the warehouse and the sales team. Other - Prepare, report, and communicate key KPIs to management - forecast and inventory measurements (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets), Inventory DOS, LIFR, Back Orders, ESO/ SLOB etc. - Work with the extended support team in preparing basic MIS, communicating the MIS to the sales teams on a daily/ weekly basis - Develop advanced MIS for the franchise to enable them make data driven decisions - Communicate daily/ weekly with National Sales Managers and Regional Sales Managers to monitor sales performance and track potential shortfalls. - Review backup plans or any exceptions - Communicate any Road permit requirements, Credit holds and co-ordinate with Regional Sales Managers, Finance Controllers, and Regional Finance Executives to assess order status - Work closely with imports, warehouses, and freight forwarders to ensure timely inventory availability - Understand tax strategy requirements. Understand intercompany pricing/transfer pricing, effects of currency, difference between reported growth and operational growth. Qualifications To be successful, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. - Experience in forecasting and demand planning. Control of the forecasting process - intimate understanding of the system parameters and how they drive forecast. Subject matter expertise in the DP tool and understands how those requirements cascade through to components and their impact. Understanding of collaborative forecasting methods, S&amp;OP process. Solid understanding of analytical tools (Excel, Access, etc) and effective communication skills. Ability to identify critical gaps and raise issues to the S &amp; OP team. - Experience in supply planning. Strong understanding of APS / MRP concepts. Full understanding of the components of Safety Stock and can use math to calculate demand variability component of Safety Stock. Can calculate annual, monthly, and weekly plans as needed. Understands how shifts in demand forecast and sales vs. forecast impact the production plans through the bill of materials. Understands the ERP table structures for tables pertinent to planning and can use to develop meaningful reports for analysis - Experience in planning new products being introduced to the market, understands the impact in the Supply Chain and the broader market. - Knowledge of key performance metrics- Inventory turns, margin contributions, DOS, LIFR, MAPE, Back Order, ESO, SLOB etc. - Solid understanding of elements within the Company P&amp;L statement, and the impact Operations has on profit and loss - Knowledge of processes for SOX and Regulatory data controls and audit requirements. - Experience using SAP (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages - Knows when to build consensus and when to "just decide." Makes decisions even though they may be unpopular. Uses systematic approaches to decision-making. - Analyzes complex problems and recommends alternative solutions. Considers the implication of multiple business decisions upon each other. Ensures decisions made are fully and effectively implemented. - Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities - Results and performance driven - Big picture orientation with attention to details - Possess sense of urgency - Effectively manages and adapts to change. - Good communication and team building skills - Ability to lead cross-functionally. - 12+ years related experience. Prefer experience in Health Care industry - MBA from a mid to top tier school preferred along with a requisite 3-4-year college degree (Business, engineering or related field) - CPIM, CIRM certifications preferred. J&amp;J India Johnson &amp; Johnson was founded more than 125 years ago on a revolutionary idea: Doctors and nurses should use sterile sutures, dressings and bandages to treat peoples- wounds. Since then, we have brought to the world, new ideas and products that have transformed human health and well-being. Our Family of Companies is organized into several business segments comprised of franchises and therapeutic categories - Consumer Health Care, Medical Devices &amp; Diagnostics and Pharmaceuticals. In the 50 years of operating in India, Johnson &amp; Johnson Limited, India has gained a reputation for delivering high-quality products. Johnson &amp; Johnson India is an employer of choice and is a recipient of several awards, which recognize it as one of the best employers in India. Today, we employ more than 2000 people and the businesses span Consumer, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, Pharmaceuticals and Vision Care.

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Johnson & Johnson - Senior Manager - Supply Chain - Orthopedics 

Johnson & Johnson - Senior Manager - Supply Chain - Orthopedics  ,Job Description for Johnson & Johnson - Senior Manager - Supply Chain - Orthopedics  in Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd in  Mumbai for (10-14) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Johnson & Johnson - Senior Manager - Supply Chain - Orthopedics  in Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd in  Mumbai for (10-14) years of experience. Apply Now!