Senior Manager, Network Optimization – Field Sales Network

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager Network Optimization handling enterprise-wide optimization for Field Sales Network at Johnson & Johnson. Collaborating across functions to improve cash flow and operational throughput.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWest Chester • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Field Sales Network Center of Excellence for operating model design, standard work, and execution consistency.
Define, document, and govern network-wide standard work and operating rhythms to reduce variation and improve reliability.
Develop playbooks and toolkits for core FSN workflows and ensure scalable adoption through leader enablement.
Establish governance mechanisms to evaluate, prioritize, and manage process changes across the network.
Lead structured continuous improvement efforts using lean and problem-solving methodologies to address throughput constraints.
Identify systemic bottlenecks and rework drivers and partner with leaders to implement scalable countermeasures.
Capture high-performing site practices and build repeatable deployment models to scale improvements network-wide.
Influence and support initiatives that improve working capital performance through better asset utilization and redeployment.
Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to quantify value, prioritize high-impact efforts, and track realized benefits.
Define leading indicators tied to cash flow efficiency, inventory velocity, and asset productivity.
Develop common KPI definitions and performance frameworks to enable apples-to-apples comparisons across sites.
Create executive-ready dashboards and insights that translate operational data into decisions and priorities.
Lead data-driven deep dives and scenario analyses to support strategic FSN decisions.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, remove friction, and sustain standardized execution.
Lead change enablement for network-wide initiatives including communications, training, and adoption measurement.
Serve as a neutral facilitator to resolve trade-offs between service, cost, speed, and compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent University degree is required with a focus in life science, engineering, physical science preferred.
A minimum of seven years of active management experience including direct supervision and matrix management
A minimum of ten years meaningful work experience
Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, with demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills.
Experience in the Medical Device industry with knowledge of regulations.
Experience in ERP/OTC system implementation and usage.
Demonstrated knowledge of quality and financial principles and practices is required.
Preferred: Multi-functional (quality, planning, operations, engineering etc)
Knowledge of specific business practices and software and software applications
APICS or other supply chain accreditations.

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

operating model designstandard workcontinuous improvementlean methodologiesproblem-solving methodologiesKPI definitionsdata analysisproject managementfinancial principlesquality principles

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencing skillsleadership skillscross-functional collaborationchange enablementfacilitation skillsorganizational skillsstakeholder alignmenttraining skillsadoption measurement

Certifications

APICS accreditation