Distribution Network Lead

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Distribution Network Lead (New Consumer Health Company). This position will be in Science Park Drive (Ascent), Singapore.

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products, and services to advance the health and well-being of people.

With $82.1 billion in 2020 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

This position has responsibility for leading the optimization of our E2E distribution networks across APAC, from source factory through to final customer delivery locations. This role will steer the design of the connected network of transportation (import/export and domestic freight) and warehousing in each market, integrating with Franchise Value Stream and manufacturing source strategies, to ensure optimal service, sustainability, supply chain resilience and cost/cash outcomes.

**Core responsibilities include**:

- Steering the strategy and program of distribution network optimization initiatives within the APAC region
- Identifying and designing distribution/go-to-market network design transformation opportunities, working with commercial and supply chain colleagues
- Ensuring distribution initiatives are fully integrated within E2E Supply Chain network strategies (incorporating manufacturing network, warehousing and transportation), based on a deep understanding of the requirements of each Franchise Value stream and of each market
- Selection and engagement of external consultants/partners for each network study
- Supporting market/project teams through the execution of network change projects
- Engagement of 3PL/freight forwarder partners, collaborating closely with Logistics procurement and Deliver operations teams
- Development of best practice distribution network modelling processes, tools and analytics - ensuring these are adaptable to meet the specific needs of different markets and the differentiated attributed of the franchise value chains (Self Care, Essential Health and Skin Health)
- Strengthening related network modelling and program execution capabilities across the Deliver teams in each market

**Key measures**

The position will be measured primarily on:

- Annual improvement in Distribution cost % NTS, sustainability and Free cash flow through network optimization
- ROI and projected metric achievement for distribution network change projects
- Sustainability improvement
- Demonstrated improvements in network resilience

**Qualifications** Position Requirements**:

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, Operations Research/Management Science, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
- A minimum of ten years of general business experience; critically including experience in logistics, supply chain or related areas
- A minimum of five years experience in roles covering distribution network diagnostics, design and change execution
- Previous experience managing warehousing and transport operations, inclusive of 3PL management and warehouse transition project experience
- Proven track record of delivering cost and cash savings plus improvements in supply chain agility, service and sustainability
- Extensive knowledge of external partner options for network strategy diagnostics and design inclusive of their strengths/weaknesses specific to APAC markets
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain and key performance indicators.
- Good understanding of financial principles is a must; ability to develop compelling business cases
- Successfully lead multiple large scale / complex projects covering multiple markets, experienced with project management methodologies (eg, PMI/PMP, Prince2, FPX etc)
- Strong Customer focused orientation,
- People management experience; strong leadership/influencing skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills - both verb