Transcend Plan & Source Planning Manager Surgery

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Job Description:

Transcend Plan & Source Planning Manager – Surgery

Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | Ethicon Inc. (Johnson & Johnson MedTech)

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, Johnson & Johnson MedTech is developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

About Surgery
Our Surgery business is reimagining how we heal.
By delivering advanced surgical technologies and solutions, we empower healthcare professionals worldwide to treat some of the most prevalent conditions — including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
If you are passionate about transforming patient outcomes and expanding the possibilities of surgery, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are searching for the best talent for Transcend Plan & Source Planning Manager Surgery to be in Ciudad Juarez, Ethicon Inc.

Purpose:
We are seeking a Transcend Plan & Source Planning Manager to lead the design, integration, and deployment of planning capabilities across the Plan and Source value streams within the enterprise-wide Transcend transformation program.
This role acts as a key business integrator, ensuring alignment across demand, supply, and sourcing planning processes, and enabling scalable, standardized planning solutions.
You will collaborate with global stakeholders, Product Owners, IT teams, and regional partners to translate business needs into effective solutions across SAP S/4HANA and planning platforms.

You will be responsible for:

End-to-End Planning Integration

Drive alignment across demand, supply, and sourcing planning processes
Ensure seamless integration across Plan & Source value streams
Partner with Make and Deliver teams for cross-functional alignment

Solution Design & Validation

Lead Solution Confirmation activities across Surgery sites
Validate alignment of global Transcend design with business requirements
Identify risks, gaps, and support resolution through governance forums

Business Translation & Requirements

Define and validate business requirements for planning processes
Translate needs into system configurations and planning models
Act as liaison between Business, IT, and System Integrators

Deployment & Execution Leadership

Support deployment of planning capabilities (SAP S/4HANA and related tools)
Ensure readiness for SIT, UAT, cutover, and go-live
Balance global standardization with local operational needs

Data & Planning Governance

Align master data (materials, sourcing, lead times, parameters)
Support data migration, validation, and mapping activities
Ensure traceability between business needs and system solutions

Stabilization & Continuous Improvement

Support post–go-live stabilization and adoption
Monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
Drive standardization and continuous process enhancement

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Enablement

Engage global, regional, and site stakeholders
Support training, communication, and change management efforts
Facilitate cross-functional decision-making

Performance Tracking

Define and track key planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, plan adherence, supply stability)
Drive data-driven decision making and improvements

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field
9+ years of experience in:

Supply chain planning
Procurement or IBP processes
Experience in global transformation or ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA, APO, OMP, Blue Yonder, etc.)
Strong understanding of demand & supply planning integration with sourcing
Experience working in cross-functional and global environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions

Preferred

Master’s degree
Experience in Medical Devices, Manufacturing, or highly regulated industries
Background in Engineering or technical disciplines

Leadership & Impact

Minimum 2+ years of people management experience
Ability to lead teams, influence decisions, and drive execution in complex environments
Experience managing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels

Travel

10–30% (Domestic & International)

Why Join Us

Be part of a global transformation program (Transcend)
Work on cutting-edge planning technologies (SAP S/4HANA)
Collaborate with global leaders across supply chain and IT
Make a direct impact on patient outcomes worldwide

Key Relationships

Internal: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Deliver, IT
External: Third-party suppliers and partners

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expectation Management, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Process Improvements, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Quality Assurance (QA), Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Credibility