Supply Chain

• Lead people engagement for a designated team.
• Lead and execute on Talent Strategy and Management (Performance, Succession, Capability Building, Coaching, DEI).
• Coach and advise business leaders.
• Activate and Execute on Strategies (policies & programs) launched by HR COE teams.
• Lead Organizational Design & Strategic Workforce Planning.
• Advise on policies and programs launched by HR COE teams.
• Own the global HR strategy and talent agenda for the Plan and Deliver function, ensuring alignment to enterprise priorities, financial performance objectives, and workforce outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plan and Deliver senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations on organization design, talent strategy, leadership capability, and workforce planning.
• Drive organization effectiveness across the Plan and Deliver function, including org design, operating model evolution, spans and layers optimization, and team effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR COEs to design and deploy integrated talent solutions that attract, retain, and develop high-performing Finance talent.
• Lead workforce planning and analytics efforts, translating business strategy into actionable hiring, development, and reskilling plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation of HR processes, tools, and governance to enhance effectiveness, scalability, and employee experience.
• Oversee employee relations, engagement strategies, and change management initiatives to support business transformation and maintain a high-performing culture.
• Monitor external market trends (talent, capability, and operating models within Finance) and translate insights into forward-looking HR strategies.
• Set the HR communications strategy for the Plan and Deliver organization ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment of key talent initiatives and business priorities.
• Lead cross-functional partnership with HR COEs (Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition), and other HR partners to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes.
• Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR team setting clear priorities and driving strong execution and stakeholder partnership.

Director, HR, Supply Chain Planning – Orthopaedics

• Lead and grow a high-performing Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) team for a large client in Manhattan.
• Work directly with S&P leadership and clients to manage expectations and team deliverables.
• Provide impactful leadership in a cross-functional and collaborative environment.
• Drive results through S&P program implementation and monitoring progress.
• Oversee client compliance and controls, develop new sourcing strategies.
• Proactively manage internal and external expectations by understanding business needs.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top S&P talent.
• Support career development of key roles through mentoring.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate Legal and Risk Management.

Supply Chain Director

• Support material planning and inventory management activities for assigned product lines.
• Create purchase requisitions based on MRP recommendations, forecasts, and customer demand.
• Release and monitor purchase orders and internal stock transfer orders (ISTOs).
• Release and track work orders to support production and customer requirements.
• Coordinate disposition, rework, and purge activities for assigned products.
• Communicate product availability, supply concerns, and potential risks to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory reduction and optimization initiatives.
• Maintain planning reports and ensure data accuracy within ERP systems.
• Identify and escalate potential shortages, excess inventory, and supply chain risks.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings supporting assigned product lines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning and Supply Chain organization.

Supply Chain Planner I

• Serves as the supply chain lead for NPI and LCM projects, driving project plans, deliverables, and execution.
• Provides operations input into product design to meet cost and margin targets.
• Supports supplier selection, qualification, and collaboration on product and process decisions.
• Facilitates commercial supply agreements and leads contract trade-off discussions.
• Develops demand and capacity plans and supports manufacturing scale-up.
• Contributes to make vs. buy decisions, site selection, and long-term supply strategies.
• Ensures alignment across Make, Buy, and Plan functions through the project lifecycle.
• Communicates updates, risks, and opportunities to management.

Senior Supply Chain Launch Specialist

• In collaboration with E2E Supply Chain leader of Spine, Sports & CMF, will be accountable to shape and prioritize individual business strategies into a holistic E2E Spine, Sports & CMF SC Strategy
• Responsible to develop and manage the portfolio of Supply Chain projects in alignment with Product Value Streams to drive Quality, Growth, Reliability and Financial improvements globally
• Facilitate ideation and creation of quantified business cases in support of the E2E Product Value Stream Roadmaps for new strategic programs, COGS improvement and supply chain network
• Execute key strategic programs using project management tools and standard processes and collaborating closely with cross functional team members to ensure successful execution
• Ownership of Value Capture Plan (VCP) and COGS roadmaps together with Value Streams.
• Oversee cost action governance structure to drive value through cost reduction, cost avoidance and optimization setting achieving profitability goals
• Lead Financial and Strategic Planning cycles (Business Plan, June & November Update, Long Range Financial Plan etc.) through partnership with the SCLT and ensure integration with Commercial, R&D and DS SC&O strategies
• Manage process, governance, metrics, and analytics for the Spine, Sports & CMFT SC Portfolio including capital, expense and value capture across the platform
• Establish, collect, analyze, and present monthly and/or quarterly metrics and facilitate scorecard reviews including risk management and corrective action processes and tracking of action plans
• Lead the development of the Spine, Sports & CMFT SCLT agenda and preparation for relevant topics, including tracking of action plans as well as SC organization communication and talent strategy such as town halls, leadership reviews, talent talks, newsletters etc.
• Lead the development of Yearly G&Os and Quarterly Business Reviews for capturing progress toward objectives and delivering value to the organization
• Perform portfolio analytics as needed to support Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management
• Develop concise executive‑level summaries highlighting what matters and why and where leadership attention is required
• Support preparation of state‑of‑the‑business materials, pulling together insights across financial performance, operational metrics and strategic initiatives

Senior Manager of Strategy & Execution, Supply Chain

• Support global supply chain processes excellence across planning, scheduling, materials management and warehouse logistics, aligning to GMP standards and CDMO business models
• Establish harmonized process controls and KPIs to ensure consistency across sites
• Host global forums (Best Practice sharing, SMEs, and cross-functional working groups) to drive alignment and structured governance
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma-based improvement programs aimed at reducing cycle times, optimizing inventory, and supporting right-first-time performance
• Drive optimization of current systems (ERP, MES) to support GMP-compliant and data-driven decision making
• Lead implementation of advanced planning capabilities (capacity modeling, MPS/MRP improvements, Finite Scheduling, E2E analytics)
• Identify and deploy digital tools that improve process robustness (workflow automation, dashboards, exception management tools)

Process Lead – Global Supply Chain Excellence

• Assist with demand planning and forecasting activities
• Support procurement processes, including supplier communication and purchase order tracking
• Analyze inventory levels and help maintain optimal stock levels to meet production needs
• Track and report key supply chain metrics (e.g., lead times, fill rates, on-time delivery)
• Help identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation initiatives
• Participate in logistics coordination, including inbound materials and outbound shipments
• Create and maintain reports using Excel or ERP systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ongoing projects and daily operations

Supply Chain Intern

• Join the Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (RDP) to grow into versatile leaders in Supply Chain
• Complete three unique full-time rotations over two years in various functional areas including Demand Planning, Materials Planning, Transportation Management, and more
• Collaborate with skilled professionals and gain insights and leadership exposure

Supply Chain Rotational Development Program Associate

• Collaborate with supply sites, logistics teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support supply continuity
• Manage inventory risks and maintain accurate planning data within ERP systems

Supply Chain Planner

• Provide strategic leadership to Domestic Inbound Logistics and Supply Chain Claims functions
• Design & implement procedures to optimize team resources
• Oversee transportation planning and execution for inbound merchandise
• Deliver best-in-class customer service and visibility to internal stakeholders
• Manage inbound transportation expenses and pursue efficiency opportunities
• Drive logistics strategies for expedited purchases
• Maintain internal and carrier-facing standard operating procedures
• Develop KPI’s for team productivity and cost effectiveness
• Oversee Supply Chain Freight Claims Function and settlement cycles

Senior Manager, Inbound Logistics, Supply Chain Claims

• Arrange timely pick-up and shipment of orders, parcel shipments, and samples (hazardous and non-hazardous) as well as all related (shipping) documentation and paperwork.
• Issue bill of ladings as needed.
• Ensure shipping facilities ship orders in a timely manner.
• Review and update shipping trackers accurately daily.
• Enter Sales Orders and complete Invoices in MAS 90/Sage 100 and SPS (EDI), as a backup.
• Ensure all shipments comply with customer routing guides and regulations.
• Interface with Finance on invoicing to retailers as well as investigating invoices from vendors when issues arise.
• Coordinate the shipping of componentry from numerous vendors including quoting freight costs to ensure cost effective shipping.
• Obtain proof of deliveries from freight companies and track shipments.
• Follow, modify, and create SOP’s as needed for department.
• Serve as back up for Order Management as needed.
• Answer questions, respond to requests and process special orders as needed.
• Build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, clients, and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Logistics Coordinator

• Define and execute a long-term supply chain planning strategy aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans.
• Serve as a key member of the Supply Chain and Operations leadership team, influencing enterprise decision-making.
• Lead the evolution of Integrated Business Planning (IBP / SIOP) to enable cross-functional alignment and executive-level trade-off decisions.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives related to planning systems, analytics, and automation.
• Oversee demand forecasting processes to improve forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and responsiveness to market signals.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to integrate promotions, launches, lifecycle changes, and market intelligence into forecasts.
• Establish governance, KPIs, and cadence for demand review processes.
• Lead supply planning activities to balance demand, capacity, materials, and inventory across plants, suppliers, and distribution networks.
• Ensure effective constraint management and scenario modeling to support business continuity and growth.
• Align manufacturing, procurement, and logistics plans with demand and financial targets.
• Ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Define inventory strategy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to optimize working capital while maintaining service levels.
• Drive inventory segmentation, safety stock strategies, and multi-echelon optimization where applicable.
• Own the end-to-end SIOP / IBP process, including demand, supply, financial reconciliation, and executive review.
• Enable fact-based decision-making through scenario planning and trade-off analysis.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing global or regional planning teams.

Global Supply Chain Planning Leader

• Oversee pharmaceutical reverse distribution operations and workflows
• Support returns processing, manufacturer credits, and inventory management
• Help develop operational procedures and compliance processes
• Ensure compliance with DEA, FDA, and pharmaceutical regulations
• Coordinate with pharmacies, manufacturers, and logistics partners
• Assist with warehouse and operational planning

Reverse Distribution Manager – Pharma

• Ensure team continuity and stability
• Provide senior leadership and direction within a complex supply chain / logistics environment
• Translate strategy into tangible operational and commercial outcomes
• Act as a credible counterpart to senior stakeholders (regional, divisional, and customer side)
• Drive sustained performance improvement and professionalization of processes and governance
• Lead end to end oversight of supply chain / logistics activities within the AMERICAS (including LATAM)
• Own or sponsor strategic initiatives (e.g. solutions, transformations, service improvements)
• Align commercial intent with operational feasibility and execution
• Govern priorities, risks, and dependencies across operations, solutions, IT, and partners
• Represent the function in senior internal forums and customer discussions
• Ensure robust handover, continuity, succession planning, and decision frameworks are in place

Senior Director, Regional Head of Supply Chain Solutions

• Lead strategic procurement for External Manufacturing within the Surgery business
• Shape and execute supplier strategies that ensure reliable, high-quality supply while unlocking cost savings and innovation
• Work with various Supply Chain partners and senior leaders to influence long-range sourcing decisions
• Drive measurable supplier performance improvements and mitigate supply risk across geographies
• Develop and drive Procurement vision for, with and through the Surgery partner community to deliver supplier performance across reliability, quality, cost, innovation, and growth commitments
• Own all related procurement activity, engaging with key Supply Chain business partners as well as R&D to set goals and drive decision making
• Orchestrate supply base strategy performance to achieve commitments and business needs
• Develop sound and efficient strategies, partnering across Procurement categories
• Build and manage relationships throughout J&J that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions

Manager, Surgery Supply Chain Procurement – External Manufacturing

• Develop and drive Procurement vision for, with and through the Surgery partner community to deliver supplier performance across reliability, quality, cost, innovation, and growth commitments.
• Own all related procurement activity, engaging with key Supply Chain business partners as well as R&D, including leadership teams and financial forums to set goals and drive decision making.
• Orchestrate supply base strategy performance to achieve commitments and business needs by providing robust data and insights from the business across Supply Chain.
• Develop a sound and efficient strategies, partnering across Procurement categories to ensure robust supplier selection slates and adherence to the supplier selection process.
• Develop deep relationships with own strategic suppliers and work with other Supplier Relationship Managers (SRMs) to drive end-to-end value for the business.
• Own your Procurement metrics and partner with other SRMs to deliver year-on-year improvements and drive competitive advantage, continuously supervising business needs to ensure requirements are met.
• Develop and complete strategic network programs and gross profit improvement roadmaps through close collaboration with Value Stream Leaders, Supply Chain team members and external partners.
• Proactively call out supplier related issues that may impact continuity of supply and collaborate on resolutions.
• Understand long range business requirements and engage in strategic planning and partnering via S&OP forums to ensure alignment across key supply chain functions.
• Build and manage relationships throughout J&J that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions.

• Senior Manager, Global Clinical Supply Chain is a leader that who carries out leadership vision and directions while providing expertise for Gilead's global clinical trials.
• Works collaboratively within the department and with cross functional colleagues to develop strategies, meet project deliverables, and solve business problems.
• The position has end-to-end leadership and accountability for clinical supply management.
• Prioritizes and creates executable work plans to ensure on time in full, safe delivery of investigational medicinal products (IMP).
• The role may have people leadership accountabilities which include recruiting, onboarding, developing, retaining and managing staff.
• Ensures accurate inventory and records at depots through timely reconciliation.
• Keeps abreast of clinical supply incidents and issues. Reports and escalates issues as well as investigates root cause as appropriate.
• Provides subject matter expertise for the design, development, configuration and user acceptance testing (UAT) as related to IMP management in accordance with clinical study protocol.
• Uses data to enable department’s optimization in demand and supply forecasting, inventory management and supply chain visibility.

Senior Manager, Global Clinical Supply Chain

• Ensure team continuity and stability
• Provide senior leadership in complex supply chain environment
• Translate strategy into operational outcomes
• Drive performance improvement and governance
• Lead oversight of supply chain activities in the Americas
• Represent the function in customer discussions

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