At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at
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Job Function:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function:
Inventory Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Toronto Ontario Canada
Job Description:
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 personalized. 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.
We are seeking a highly motivated Transcend Deployment Logistics Manager to support the deployment of Johnson & Johnsons global digital transformation program. This role will serve as the logistics deployment lead partnering across Supply Chain Manufacturing Quality Business Process Owners and Technology teams to ensure successful implementation of logistics capabilities within SAP S/4HANA and supporting platforms.
Position Summary
The Transcend Deployment Logistics Manager is responsible for leading logistics readiness deployment planning business engagement and execution activities during global ERP transformation deployments. This individual will work across multiple regions sites and functional areas to ensure logistics business processes master data integrations testing training and change management activities are successfully delivered.
The role requires strong program leadership stakeholder management and supply chain expertise to enable seamless adoption of standardized logistics processes while ensuring business continuity throughout deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Deployment Leadership
- Lead logistics deployment activities for Transcend program releases and site implementations.
- Partner with global process owners and deployment teams to execute best practice deployment strategies and timelines.
- Drive logistics workstream readiness assessments and risk mitigation plans.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and standardized global solutions.
Supply Chain & Logistics Process Management
- Support end-to-end logistics processes including:
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management Operations
- Shop floor inventory management
- Transportation Management
- Distribution and Fulfillment
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Integration including off site storage sites and vendor managed inventory.
- Batch Traceability and Serialization
- Goods Receipt Internal goods movements and Goods Issue Processes
- Facilitate fit-gap discussions and deployment decisions with business stakeholders.
Business Readiness & Change Management
- Coordinate business simulation testing (BST) user acceptance testing (UAT) training and cutover activities.
- Ensure business users are prepared to adopt new processes and technologies.
- Develop deployment communications and executive status reporting.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and drive issue resolution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Manufacturing Planning Procurement Quality Finance and IT organizations.
- Collaborate with external logistics providers and integration partners.
- Support master data readiness and data governance activities.
- Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance service efficiency and compliance.
Governance & Risk Management
- Track deployment risks issues dependencies and mitigation plans.
- Present deployment readiness updates to leadership teams and governance forums.
- Monitor deployment KPIs and stabilization activities post go-live.
- Ensure adherence to compliance quality and validation requirements.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business Information Systems Logistics or a related field required.
- Masters degree preferred.
Required Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Logistics ERP Deployment Operations or Program Management.
- Experience implementing enterprise systems such as SAP ECC SAP S/4HANA Oracle or equivalent ERP platforms.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects in a complex global environment.
- Strong understanding of logistics warehousing transportation and inventory management processes.
- Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting global ERP transformation programs.
- Knowledge of healthcare pharmaceutical medical device or regulated industries.
- Experience with deployment methodologies cutover planning and change management.
- Familiarity with master data management and systems integration.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) Agile Lean or Six Sigma is preferred.
- SAP HANA S/4 transactional and table knowledge
- Familiar with IM/GL and data migration process
Leadership Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong enterprise mindset and strategic thinking
- Ability to influence across all levels of the organization
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results
- Strong collaboration and team leadership capabilities
What Youll Bring
- Passion for transforming business processes through technology.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.
- Proven success delivering results in matrixed environments.
- Commitment to Johnson & Johnsons Credo values and patient-first mindset.
The Company uses Artificial Intelligence in its assessment of applicants.
Why Join Us
At Johnson & Johnson youll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare by helping deploy transformative digital capabilities across our global supply chain network. Youll work alongside talented professionals influence enterprise-wide decisions and contribute to innovations that ultimately improve patient outcomes worldwide.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Process Design Compliance Management Cost Management Data Savvy Demand Planning Developing Others Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) Financial Competence Inclusive Leadership Inventory Management Inventory Optimization Inventory Turnover Leadership Logistics Optimization Manufacturing Flow Management Motivating People Organizing Resource Allocation Supply Planning Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
112150.00 - 162150.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Under current guidelines this position is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. This job posting is for an existing position.
Required Experience:
Manager
📌 Transcend Deployment Logistics Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Johnson & Johnson
📍 Toronto
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