Demand Planning Separation

The Demand Planning Separation role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate demand signals during a period of business transformation. This position supports the Plan function within Supply Chain by developing demand forecasts, analyzing trends, and partnering cross‑functionally to enable service continuity and inventory optimization. The role offers high visibility and impact as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone organization, contributing directly to customer service, operational stability, and data‑driven decision‑making. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, and input from commercial and supply chain partners. 

• Analyze demand variability, forecast accuracy, and bias; identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions. 

• Partner with Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to align demand plans with supply capabilities. 

• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes with high‑quality demand insights. 

• Monitor product lifecycle changes, including launches, transitions, and discontinuations, and reflect impacts in demand plans. 

• Prepare and present demand planning reports, dashboards, and scenario analyses for leadership review. 

• Ensure data integrity across planning systems and support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools. 

• Apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and DePuy Synthes values in all day‑to‑day interactions and decision‑making. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Typically requires 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or analytics. 

• Experience working with forecasting methodologies, demand planning tools, and ERP systems. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment. 

Preferred: 

• Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or a regulated manufacturing environment. 

• Experience supporting S&OP or IBP processes. 

• Familiarity with demand planning systems (e.g., SAP APO/IBP or similar platforms). 

• Experience supporting business transformations, separations, or large‑scale change initiatives. 

• Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and performance metrics (e.g., MAPE, bias). 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Other 

• Language: English required. 
• Travel: Limited; Up to 10% domestic travel. 
• Certifications: APICS CPIM or similar certification preferred. 

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

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