Capacity Planner

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

Job Function
Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function
Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Job Description
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at

We are searching for the best talent for a Capacity Planer in Norderstedt.
The capacity planner ensures availability of the required product in the HUB warehouse manufactured in his/her lines and break down high level demand into production schedule. He/she is the contact person for all departments, internal and external customers

Please note that for this role we offer 24 months fixed term contract.

Internal Job Posting:

As a Capacity Planer, You Will
Under limited supervision with upper management and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Analyze current and future production capacity in alignment with demand evolution and inventory targets.
• Translate GOALS agreement into a weekly production plan with the help of APS/MRP process.
• Manage the daily schedule process through easy-to-use lean/ KANBAN processes.
• Manage main KPI for the area of responsibility including Back Order, Schedule Attainment, Plan Attainment, ATS/UTS, E2E inventory, CT (mfg & transit DDA).
• Partner with Operations to ensure KPI alignment and review current and potential/future bottlenecks.
• Ensure RM availability to execute the production schedule.
• Support product launches and site initiatives/ projects.
• Create / Validate Business Plan (BP) and related updates.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

Qualifications/Requirements

• University degree in business management, logistics or similar area of studies.
• 3 years of experience in Planning or correlated areas.
• LEAN / APICS certified desired.
• ERP knowledge and computer skills.
• MS-Office knowledge.
• German, fluent written and spoken.
• English, fluent written and spoken.

Tarrif: E12

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here's What You Can Expect

• Application review: We'll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there's a good match, you'll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we'll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We're excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process

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