Senior Planning Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Senior Planning Analyst

POSTING: 72424 (JNJNJP00072424)

LOCATION: West Chester PA*

*Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site, 2 days per week remote

DURATION :        Two Years

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate is a maximum range of $48.00 to $52.00. This will annualize to an estimated range of $96,000 to $104,000 based on 40 hour work weeks and 50 of 52 working weeks per year.  OT is payable at 1.5X base rate and will add to the overall compensation based on actual hours worked.  

JOB DESCRIPTION/EXPERIENCE :  Senior Analyst End-to-End Planning

As part of the cleint's End-to-End Planning organization, the Senior Planning Analyst will serve as an individual contributor responsible to lead the identification, design, and implementation of standardized, scalable planning processes that simplify work, improve decision quality, and increase organizational capacity. The role requires deep planning expertise and the ability to convert business needs into structured solutions across process, data, reporting, and systems. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in planning transformation, standardization, and simplification, along with hands-on capability in analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
o    Lead planning standardization and simplification to increase team capacity by defining standard work, simplifying workflows, and aligning ways of working across planners and processes.
o    Deploys automation and exception-based reporting to reduce manual work by building dashboards, self-service analytics, and repeatable reporting solutions that focus planner attention on the highest-value decisions.
o    Builds scalable launch planning processes that support portfolio growth by creating clear launch inputs, timelines, ownership, and cross-functional handoffs that reduce disruption to base business.
o    Improves planning data, parameters, and reporting reliability to strengthen decision-making by using root-cause analysis, governance routines, and structured problem solving to improve signal quality and reduce avoidable planner rework.
o    Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.
o    Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
o    Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
o    Performs other duties assigned as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
o    A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, Operations, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
o    A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, end-to-end planning, supply planning, demand planning, planning excellence, or a related analytical role in process optimization is required.
o    Proven experience leading process standardization, simplification, reporting transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business impact is required.
o    Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, process excellence, or structured transformation methodologies is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS:
Required
o    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability to build structured analyses, templates, and repeatable reporting solutions in support of planning execution and decision-making.
o    Process improvement and collaboration: Skilled in challenging the status quo and evaluating processes for enhancements in speed, productivity, and quality; adept at building collaborative relationships and employing continuous improvement tools.
o    Experience with SAP, OMP, Kinaxis, or other planning / ERP platforms
o    Experience with Power BI, Fabric, Alteryx, or similar analytics and automation tools
o    Hands-on experience applying automation, digital, or AI-enabled solutions to reduce manual workload, improve insight generation, or strengthen decision support.

Preferred
o    Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning concepts, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, scenario analysis, planning master data, and planning parameter governance.
o    Experience improving planning performance through exception-based management, parameter optimization, reporting automation, or workflow redesign.
o    Demonstrated curiosity and practical application of digital and AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, accelerate insight generation, or reduce manual workload.

All candidates shall be legally authorized to work in the US and are subject to background screening, drug testing and verification of legal status in the United States using eVerify. 

At Mason-Grey Corporation, we deliver smart engineering solutions to American process industries that keep the world moving—energy, metals, plastics, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and more. From coast to coast, we support Fortune 500 giants and mid-sized innovators alike, tackling complex process projects. Our team lives and works nationwide from Massachusetts to California. Proudly headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Mason-Grey is the trusted partner behind some of America’s most critical industrial operations.

Company Description

At Mason-Grey Corporation, we deliver smart engineering solutions to American process industries that keep the world moving—energy, metals, plastics, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and more. From coast to coast, we support Fortune 500 giants and mid-sized innovators alike, tackling complex process projects. Our team lives and works nationwide from Massachusetts to California. Proudly headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Mason-Grey is the trusted partner behind some of America’s most critical industrial operations.