Product Introduction Supply Analyst – Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

New Product Introduction Supply Analyst position managing supply chain strategies and project executions for Johnson & Johnson's Orthopedics sector. Collaborating with various teams to ensure operational readiness and product launches.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeWarsaw • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,000 - $127,650 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Lifecycle Management (LCM) while effectively managing supply chain strategies and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in analytical problem-solving and project execution within a global and multicultural environment.

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New Product Introduction (NPI)Supply Chain PlanningMRP ExperienceSAP ProficiencyAdvanced Excel Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PlanningNew Product Introduction (NPI)Lifecycle Management (LCM)MRPData AnalysisProject ExecutionAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailComplexity ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSense of UrgencyPrioritization SkillsPartnering and Influencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPAPOIBPExcelAccess

Industry Keywords

Portfolio ManagementOperational ReadinessSupply ContinuityValue StreamGlobal ProgramsMulticultural EnvironmentMatrix Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Director of Product Management, this individual will be responsible for portfolio management, intake and orchestration of LCM and NPI projects across the Shoulders portfolio.
The NPI Planner role is critical to ensuring new products and product changes are introduced with operational readiness, supply continuity, and both internal & external cross-functional alignment.
This position supports the translation of strategic portfolio decisions into executable supply chain plans, helping teams balance launch speed, service, inventory, and risk across the product lifecycle.
They will gain proficiency to identify and develop optimized supply chain strategies for global programs and lead teams through standardized lifecycle management processes, ensuring strong accountability.
They will master and demonstrate New Product Introduction (NPI) expertise to drive E2E value, collaborating heavily with Commercial, R&D, and Supply Chain partners.
The NPI Planner serves as the end-to-end planning lead for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Lifecycle Management (LCM) initiatives.
This role aligns demand, supply, and execution across the value stream to ensure successful product launches and sustained performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalency is required; A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Business is preferred
3–4+ years of experience in supply chain planning or NPI.
Experience in MRP, supply planning, and cross-functional project execution.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with SAP, APO, or IBP preferred.
Strong analytical skills with capability to query systems to extract sets of data for analysis.
Accuracy with high attention to details.
Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
Advanced Excel knowledge, basic Access.
Demonstrated ability to manage complexity.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a project methodological context.
Ability to work across multiple functional organizations and levels in a multicultural and global / matrix environment.
Demonstrated partnering and influencing skills.
Fluency in English is required; other languages are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year