Sr. Manager, Planning Tool

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Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Financial Planning & Analysis Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Planning Tool, located in Raynham, MA. The Sr. Manager, Planning Tool is a critical leadership role responsible for the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of enterprise planning tools that support supply chain, manufacturing, and business planning activities. This role partners closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure planning systems enable accurate forecasting, effective decision‑making, and operational excellence across DePuy Synthes. The role offers the opportunity to drive digital enablement, improve planning maturity, and deliver measurable business impact in a global MedTech environment Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy, governance, and ongoing optimization of enterprise planning tools to support demand, supply, and operational planning. Own system performance, data integrity, and usability to ensure planning outputs are accurate, timely, and decision‑ready. Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to align planning tool capabilities with business needs. Translate business requirements into system enhancements, prioritizing improvements that drive efficiency, scalability, and value. Lead and mentor a team of planning system experts, fostering accountability, capability development, and continuous improvement. Oversee change management, training, and adoption strategies to ensure effective use of planning tools across the organization. Monitor planning KPIs and system performance metrics, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Operations, or Technology‑related discipline. Experience and Skills Required: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, planning systems, or related operational roles. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise planning tools (e.g., demand, supply, or integrated business planning systems). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience partnering cross‑functionally in a matrixed, global organization. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and technical teams. Preferred: Experience in MedTech, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing environments. Hands‑on experience with large‑scale ERP or advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP, APO, IBP, or similar). Experience leading digital transformation or system modernization initiatives. Familiarity with integrated business planning (IBP/S&OP) processes. Change management and user adoption leadership experience. Proven people‑leadership experience, including coaching and developing high‑performing teams. Other: Language: English (fluent) Travel: Up to 15% (domestic and occasional international) Certifications: APICS, PMP, or similar certifications preferred but not required For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit 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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If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Business Savvy, Consulting, Econometric Models, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Industry Analysis, Internal Controls, Organizing, Project Management, Technical Credibility The anticipated base pay range for this position is : 1,22,000.00 - 2,45,000.00 USD Annual Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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