Distribution Process, Data & Integration Lead

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, La Louviere, Hainaut, Belgium

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Distribution Process, Data & Integration Lead.

Are you a strategic leader with deep expertise in distribution processes and digital transformation? Do you thrive in complex global environments and enjoy driving innovation and operational excellence? This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of supply chain operations at Johnson & Johnson.

About the Role

Reporting to the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine VCM organization, the Distribution Process, Data & Integration Lead will act as the single point of accountability for deploying the distribution strategy, securing cross-functional alignment, catalyzing innovation, and sustaining the process blueprint for Johnson & Johnson Distribution processes and strategy in support of the Transcend/TIME program.

This Senior Manager will build and lead a network of distribution-domain subject-matter experts to define business processes, drive organizational alignment on key decisions, and ensure adoption of new processes.

In governance forums (for example, the Global Process Council), they will represent the Distribution area to maintain process integrity, influence decisions, champion change, and collaborate with JJT and the Global Product Owner to define, validate, and implement solutions aligned with the designed blueprint.

As the Distribution Process, Data & Integration Lead, you will be a subject-matter expert in Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Distribution processes, focusing on enabling, standardizing, and innovating core business process definitions to meet critical business needs. This will be achieved through close collaboration with key stakeholders, a deep understanding of current business requirements, benchmarking, continuous improvement, and consistent process documentation via a standardized blueprinting approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Transcend Johnson & Johnson One Distribution process, driving global S/4 HANA core capability standardization, alignment, and adoption. Act as a Change Champion within the distribution community and stakeholder forums to promote harmonization.
• Design, build, validate, and deploy distribution processes globally, ensuring alignment with the global template. Maintain a global and business-focused mindset, manage issue escalation and business risks, and define clear acceptance criteria to support end-to-end processes. Collaborate closely with business teams to map upstream and downstream distribution steps in an integrated way.
• Lead and manage execution of operational Business Simulation and User Acceptance Testing activities. Develop and implement a standardized approach using standard testing tools. Support quality compliance system validation and change control processes to ensure ongoing compliance and good practices.
• Provide insights and support for training and compliance documentation, and establish processes for ongoing updates. Maintain deep business process knowledge and ensure documentation within the knowledge center.
• Lead a team of 1 to 10 people, owning the people and performance management process for the team.

Other Duties

• Identify emerging digital technologies and opportunities. Shape innovation with an outside-in approach through white papers, webinars, and other channels. Advise leadership on critical topics and processes.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of overall business experience, preferably with a focus on supply chain distribution processes, technology, and strategy in large regional or global programs.

Required Skills

• Project management experience; certifications in PMI or FPX.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience; Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High awareness of quality and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of distribution processes and industry trends.
• An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Additional Information

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain, with a focus on innovation, standardization, and global collaboration. If you’re ready to make a difference and support our mission, we encourage you to apply today!

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, protected veteran status, or disability.

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