Senior Director, Global WMS Transformation Program Lead - MedTech Supply Chain Digital

J&J Family of CompaniesNew Brunswick, NJ, US

22 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Senior Director Of Global Warehouse Management Transformation

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.

Job Function : Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function : Digital Strategy & Deployment

Job Category : People Leader

All Job Posting Locations : New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description :

The Senior Director of Global Warehouse Management Transformation will lead our SAP S / 4 EWM implementation journey and drive transformation across our Global J&J MedTech Supply Chain business. This critical leadership role within J&J MedTech Supply Chain Digital Global capability involves providing leadership for the development and execution of the SAP S / 4 EWM decentralized technology roadmap and key critical initiatives.

The individual will champion WMS modernization, automation, and technology transformation as key enablers of J&J Technology's strategic goals. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, including OTC, SC Management, and Finance, to design and implement SAP Warehouse Management solutions that meet business objectives. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful deployment and optimization of J&J's technological landscape across the enterprise.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s) :

New Jersey / Pennsylvania - Requisition Number : R-018315
Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number : R-019551
Deigem, Belgium - Requisition Number : R-019553

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Key Objectives and Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning and Leadership

Define and lead the vision for global warehouse management transformation, ensuring alignment with corporate and supply chain goals.

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy and phased implementation roadmap that balances innovation with operational continuity.

Oversee the design and scalable architecture of a global SAP S / 4 Warehouse Management solution and its integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems, adhering to industry best practices.

Collaborate with business partners, solution architects, and integrator teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and drive implementation.

Manage multiple full lifecycle implementations of SAP S / 4 Warehouse Management, ensuring projects meet objectives for time, scope, and budget.

Foster collaboration, innovation, and professional development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of transformation initiatives.

Monitor and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement.

Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on the progress and impact of transformation efforts.

Project Management

Lead the development and implementation of standardized warehouse management processes, balancing global consistency with local needs.

Identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and challenges to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of program commitments aligned with quality and customer satisfaction goals.

Shape and deliver all program phases, including roadmap creation and execution, leveraging best practices in project management (waterfall and agile).

Define and track success metrics (e.g., operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction) to measure transformation outcomes.

Oversee the design and development of global WMS architecture and solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

Drive alignment with stakeholders by leading milestone planning, consensus discussions, and cross-functional coordination.

Leverage system integrators' expertise to optimize program execution and results.

Allocate necessary resources, including technology, personnel, and budget, to ensure project success.

Define roles and responsibilities in collaboration with IT, logistics, and operations teams.

Engage and align stakeholders at all levels, fostering buy-in, accountability, and clear communication.

Build and maintain strong relationships while addressing and resolving concerns to sustain support for transformation initiatives.

Compliance and Risk Management

Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and operational continuity, including technology integration and regulatory compliance challenges.

Develop contingency plans and establish metrics to monitor risks and evaluate mitigation strategies throughout the transformation lifecycle.

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal governance policies, and best practices for data management, security, and compliance.

Implement policies and procedures to support safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations.

Process Improvement

Lead the assessment of current workflows and identify areas for optimization.

Develop and roll out standard operating procedures (SOPs) to harmonize global operations.

Integrate Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to minimize waste and improve productivity.

Drive digital transformation initiatives (e.g., advanced automation & warehouse management systems (WMS)).

Qualifications :

A minimum of a bachelor's degree

12+ years of progressive professional experience in program management, operations, and / or business leadership roles within Supply Chain, Commercial or large transformation or digital programs.

10+ years of experience in large, global organizations in cross-functional roles with progressive responsibility specifically in SAP ERP implementations.

10+ years of managerial experience directly managing people and / or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources.

3+ years of SAP Warehouse Management functional experience supporting warehouse management and inventory management business functions.

Deep knowledge of logistics and deliver and supply chain business process.

Strong complex program management leadership and experience.

Ability to set a clear vision for global WMS transformation and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve it.

Expertise in aligning WMS initiatives with broader organizational goals and supply chain strategies

Strong track record of managing complex, multi-site transformation projects within deadlines and budgets

Proven ability to collaborate across franchises, business sectors, and disciplines

Proven experience leading people centric technology initiatives.

Ability to align teams to best practices and champion new innovative methodologies across digital trends, platforms, and standards

Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications :

Graduate degree / studies in science, business, engineering, finance or organizational management or equivalent experience

SAP experience is strongly preferred

Proven capability to drive organizational change, manage resistance, and build consensus among stakeholders

Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to streamline operations and eliminate inefficiencies

Strong ability to integrate emerging technologies like AI, robotics, or IoT to futureproof warehouse operations

Familiarity with agile principles for iterative development and deployment

Deep understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (eg, SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder) and their integration with broader ERP systems

Expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes, including inbound / outbound logistics, inventory control, and fulfillment

Proficiency in data driven tools and techniques to analyze operations, model solutions, and improve efficiency

Ability to mediate conflicts and gain buy-in for large-scale initiatives

Cultural competence and ability to work across different geographies and business units

Strong customer focus (internal & external) and experience managing professionals from multiple disciplines

MedTech Supply Chain experience

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