Project Manager Distribution at Johnson & Johnson

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 Job Function: Supply Chain DeliverJob Sub Function: Warehouse & DistributionJob Category:ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:Jacksonville Florida United States of America Santa Ana California United States of AmericaJob Description:Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Project Manager Distribution to join our Vision Care team in Jacksonville FL or Santa Ana CAAbout VisionFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments Ready to join a team thats reimagining how vision is improved Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights science technology and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs from the pediatric to aging eye in a patients lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Project Manager Distribution leads cross functional initiatives that improve distribution performance with a strong focus on inventory allocation network flow and third party logistics execution. This role partners closely with inventory planning supply chain distribution centers and 3PL providers to ensure inventory is positioned correctly and executed accurately. The Project Manager drives projects tied to DC readiness SKU placement allocation logic and operational improvements within both internal and external facilities.Key Responsibilities:Project Leadership Lead distribution projects focused on inventory allocation improvements network optimization DC onboarding and 3PL execution Own project timelines scope communication risk management and stakeholder alignment Coordinate across planning supply chain operations logistics and IT to deliver project outcomesInventory Allocation and Positioning Improve inventory allocation strategies to ensure the right products are placed at the right nodes to support customer experience and cost Analyze demand patterns replenishment settings and shipment data to identify misallocations or capacity risks Collaborate with planning teams to optimize SKU placements stocking strategies and safety stock Monitor network inventory flow and troubleshoot issues related to inbound delays overstock and understock3PL Management and Execution Partner with 3PLs to align on inventory allocation changes capacity forecasts and operational impacts Ensure 3PLs execute inventory movements slotting and stocking changes accurately and on time Lead project-level operating reviews with 3PL teams focused on accuracy throughput and inventory health Support corrective actions within 3PL operations tied to mispicks inaccuracies shrink or allocation failures Collaborate with 3PLs on layout changes storage expansion and process redesigns related to inventory flowDistribution Operations Support Work with DC and 3PL leaders to validate storage requirements material flow and capacity constraints before allocation changes Support system layout and process updates needed to operationalize new allocation strategies Assist with inventory accuracy investigations cycle count improvements and root cause analysisData Analysis and Reporting Develop reporting tools and dashboards for allocation performance network inventory health and 3PL execution Use WMS planning and replenishment data to build insights and actionable recommendations Communicate findings clearly to leadership and cross functional teamsProcess Improvement Identify allocation replenishment and 3PL workflow gaps and drive end to end corrective actions Document standard processes and training materials for allocation and inventory flow updates Support continuous improvement efforts across DC and 3PL operationsQualifications: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Business or related field Five or more years of experience in distribution inventory management supply chain or project management Strong knowledge of inventory allocation replenishment and distribution center operations Experience working with or managing 3PL providers Excellent project leadership skills with the ability to influence across multiple departments Strong analytical capabilities with experience in Excel Tableau or Power BI Understanding of WMS planning systems and replenishment toolsPreferred Skills: Experience with network design slotting strategies or DC capacity modeling Knowledge of lean or continuous improvement methodologies Background supporting new DC launches or 3PL transitionsJohnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Budget Management Collaborating Cost Management Demand Forecasting Distribution Management Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) Efficiency Analysis Fact-Based Decision Making Inventory Optimization Issue Escalation Mentorship Order Management Organizing Strategic Supply Chain Management Technical Credibility Transportation Management Warehouse ManagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$122000.00 - $212750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar yearWork Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar yearPlease use the following language:For additional general information on Company benefits please go to: - Experience:IC Key Skills AS400,Lean,Management Experience,Maximo,Warehouse Management,Warehouse Experience,Warehouse Distribution Experience,Warehouse Management System,Copywriting,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Logistics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 122000 - 212750