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ROLE TITLE: Graduate Planner

START DATE: September 2027

LOCATION: Cork, Ireland

ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON GRADUATE PROGRAMME:

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise. 
• Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
• Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
• Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
• Develop influencing & communication skills.
• Gain Project Management experience.
• Learn new and innovative technologies.
• Gain exposure to Senior Management Team. 
• Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graduate Planner is responsible for the purchasing and delivery of Raw Materials/Consumables to the site to facilitate the requirements of the Production Schedule in line with patient demand.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the development, maintenance, communication, and publication of the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP) to ensure that patient requirements are met.
• Maintain Raw Materials and Components inventories within our goal, while minimizing excess, obsolete and expired materials (SLOB).
• Contribute to the global balancing of Materials and Components within Global Planning, ensuring efficient and effective procurement and inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability and cost.
• Ensure that all material delivery schedules are communicated to the suppliers on time to meet plan requirements.
• Partner with Global Procurement to drive Supplier performance improvement including quality and timely delivery in line with MPS.
• Track and report site/platform level supplier service performance, communicating the information to the relevant parties.
• Collaborate with Quality and Warehouse staff regarding rejected/defective materials, making physical arrangements with the supplier to ensure a timely return of goods or disposal.
• Focus and encourage continuous improvements of the process supported.
• Support material and component Phase in and Phase out processes.
• Ensure a high level of integrity and implementation of Credo-based actions.
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in either Supply Chain Management or related Business discipline and are due to graduate in 2027.
• Customer focused ensuring that customer requirements are clearly planned for and communicated within the organization.
• Excellent computer proficiency e.g. MS Office, SAP
• Excellent analytical skill to identify gaps and root causes of issues and think out of the box to develop a solution.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines and maintain a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in an effective and efficient manner.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.