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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub** **Function:

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Material Requirements Planner Buyer to be in Gurabo, PR!

The MRP Buyer is responsible for the procurement of Raw Materials and/or Packaging Components, in accordance with lean principles, for the Process/Product Centered Organization. They also serve as primary contact between the plant and its raw material and component suppliers, dealing with supplier issues and monitoring supplier on time deliver, and work as team member within the Internal Value Chain Team. The Planner/Buyer will develop strategies to ensure that obsolescence is kept to a minimal, be an active member and/or can lead the MRB (Material Review Board) process, and will also lead the planning functions of the designated area and act as an active team member, accountable for the customer service of the product assigned.

Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring material availability and planning process readiness to produce our Innovative Medicine products? Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

+ Validate and process requisitions into purchase orders thru the ERP system and place purchase orders to cover production requirements.

+ Ensure purchase orders are received on time and purchase orders quantities received are updated in the system to have accurate information.

+ Ensure safety stock inventories are maintained in accordance to supply chain strategies.

+ Follow-up with QA to ensure materials are approved when needed for production.

+ Manage obsolete, expired, and slow moving inventory.

+ Fully support new product implementation for the common items.

+ Review recommended safety stock from Lean production model and check expected stock numbers for reasonability.

+ Work with various departments within the supply chain but not limited to the daily Gemba Walks to expedite / resolve unforeseen conditions that may delay / alter production / packaging schedules.

+ Provide inventory projections and forecasts for materials, as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

+ Minimum of a Bachelor's/University degree is required; focused degree preferred in Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Management, Manufacturing Processes, Pharmaceutical Operations, or Engineering

+ APICS or LEAN Certification is desired

Experience and Skills:

Required:

+ At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, planning, and/or materials management.

+ Solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and regulatory compliance

+ Proficiency with MS Excel and SAP (or equivalent ERP technology)

+ Proficiency in both English and Spanish (oral and written)

+ Strong interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to effectively partner, collaborate, communicate, and influence with and without direct authority

Preferred:

+ Experience with one or more of the following processes: procurement/purchasing, master production schedule process, inventory management, scenario analysis, sales and operations planning, and/or Planning Systems (APO/OMP)

+ Demonstrated experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biopharmaceutical industries

Other:

+ Requires ability to work regular shifts (at least 3 days on-site) and frequently work extended hours, with holidays and weekends required depending on business needs

+ This position may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel

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.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.