Description
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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function:
Production Planning & Scheduling
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland
Job Description:
About Orthopaedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
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 vital consultation processes.
We are searching for the best talent for Master Scheduler.
Purpose
The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining a constrained Master Production Schedule (cMPS) that aligns site capacity with network requirements while driving global optimization and digital transformation initiatives. This role ensures optimal resource utilization at the site level, supports network-wide capacity planning, and mitigates constraints through advanced analytics and scenario planning. The position is critical for balancing demand and supply, enabling timely delivery of products across the global network, and supporting strategic decision-making.
You will be responsible for:
Site & Network Capacity Planning
• Develop and maintain a monthly constrained Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on net requirements.
• Perform site capacity planning for resources, shifts, equipment, and planned shutdowns.
• Lead site Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) reviews and identify improvement opportunities.
• Chair and lead the Site Latest Estimate (LE) process, ensuring alignment with Net Requirements Plan (NRP).
• Collaborate with global teams to identify and mitigate capacity constraints across the network.
Advanced Planning & Digital Transformation
• Apply advanced planning systems (SAP/APO), or offline tools, for scenario modelling and forcasting analytics.
• Partner with data analytics teams to develop KPI dashboards and leverage AI/ML-based forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and digital transformation projects within planning processes.
Risk Management & Governance
• Develop risk mitigation and growth strategies for supply disruptions and capacity constraints.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (Quality, EHS, Financial) and trade compliance requirements.
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to management promptly.
Inventory & Scheduling
• Coordinate frozen period horizons for production requirements, including scheduling, rescheduling, rework, and outsourced work-in-process inventory.
• Handle finished goods pull-forward processes and projections post-LE.
• Participate in lead-time reduction initiatives and global optimization projects.
Collaborator Engagement
• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forums, providing input on risks and opportunities.
• Influence decision-making at Director and VP levels through clear, compelling communication.
• Act as a key liaison among customers, colleagues, and vendors.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Validated experience in supply chain planning or scheduling within a global manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/APO/SNP) and advanced planning tools.
• Strong analytical and data reporting skills (w/ preference in forecast modelling)
Preferred Qualifications
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification required
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent).
• PMP certification desirable for project leadership.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Experience with AI/ML-based forecasting and data visualization tools.
Skills & Competencies
• Critical thinking and organisational change capabilities.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence senior collaborators and drive digital initiatives.
• Advanced MS Excel and data mining skills; experience with KPI dashboard development.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Financial competence and understanding of production economics.
Other Information
• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.
• Must align with all Health, Safety, and Environmental practices.
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Required Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Conversational Leadership, Conversation Management
