Global Hub Inventory Manager – Joints, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Global Hub Inventory Manager managing inventory planning projects and people within Johnson & Johnson’s orthopedic division. Responsible for driving regional and global inventory initiatives and improving supply chain practices.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeFlorida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a people leader within the Inventory Planning department.
Helps establish and implement projects, programs, and processes in support of the organization's overall supply chain planning strategy.
Applies advanced knowledge of the inventory planning field to establish best of class policies, procedures, and plans for the area.
Accountable for execution and quality of regional/global inventory initiatives.
Trains, manages, and develops junior analyst(s) to enhance the organization’s pipeline of talent.
Own and execute Inventory Planning projects with direct accountability for one of the company’s business platforms.
Own programs and processes that support the overall supply chain planning strategy.
Manage key relationships in a matrixed organization, including Value Stream, E2E Planning, Supply/Demand Planning, Regional Planning, Operations, etc.
Improve inventory management policies, standards, guidelines, systems and procedures to drive best-in-class practices.
Lead and coordinate Regional and/or Global inventory initiatives including Inventory Entitlement, Multi Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO), Inventory Replenishment Policies, SLOB prevention/reduction, Inventory Projections/Reporting/KPIs, IBP integration, master-data improvements and inventory optimization projects (including tracking and governance).
Deliver trainings, knowledge sharing and development activities to keep the team informed on trends and new practices in inventory management and supply chain planning.
Maintain hands-on analytic and planning responsibilities as needed; validate and approve key analyses and recommendations prior to stakeholder delivery.
Ensure high standards of documentation, data integrity and reproducible analyses.
People-management responsibilities (direct report = 1) Directly manage one inventory analyst/specialist: run regular 1:1s, set clear objectives, assign work and prioritize tasks.
Coach, mentor and develop the direct report’s technical skills and career growth through regular feedback, development plans and training opportunities.
Conduct performance reviews, set measurable goals and monitor progress; provide corrective coaching when needed.
Review and approve the direct report’s deliverables and sign off on key outputs affecting inventory policies or financial metrics.
Participate in hiring and onboarding for the inventory planning team when needed; provide interview support and input on candidate selection.
Advocate for team priorities with cross-functional stakeholders and negotiate resources and timelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of inventory planning / supply chain planning experience (or equivalent), with demonstrated expertise in inventory optimization and replenishment policies.
Strong analytical skills with experience using planning systems, data analytics (Alteryx, Tableau, Python, R, SQL), advanced Excel, and familiarity with MEIO or other inventory optimization tools.
Proven track record of driving cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders.
Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes preferred.
Familiarity with global/regional inventory entitlement frameworks and multi-echelon optimization techniques preferred.
APICS certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory planningsupply chain planninginventory optimizationreplenishment policiesdata analyticsadvanced ExcelMulti Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO)Integrated Business Planning (IBP)analytical skillsproject management

Soft Skills

people managementcoachingmentoringcommunicationnegotiationrelationship managementtrainingperformance managementteam leadershipstakeholder influence

Certifications

APICS certificationBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in OperationsBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Engineering