Capacity Planner

**Capacity Planer**

Scope: Ethicon, Norderstedt

Job Function: PP&L

Job Sub-function: Planning

**JOB SUMMARY**
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

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
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 LIFR & BO, Schedule Attainment,
Plan Attainment, ATS/UTS, E2E inventory, CT (mfg & transit DDA)
- Use of predictive & lead indicators
- E2E SC configurations & optimizations
- Support worldwide SLOB processes
- Partner with Operations to ensure KPI alignment and review current and potential/future
bottlenecks
- Ensure RM availability to execute the production schedule
- Ensure master data accuracy & data integrity
- Support product launches and site initiatives/ projects
- Create / Validate Business Plan (BP) and related updates
- MRM Planner: run monthly GOALS process
- MRM Planner: run quarterly inventory entitlement
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management
level
- For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow
all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all
resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and
Company regulations, policies, and procedures
- Performs other duties assigned as needed

**Qualifications**:
**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**:

- University degree in business management, logistics or similar area of studies
- Experience in MS-Office/SQL Tools, especially in the use of databases and understanding
database structures
- LEAN / APICS certified

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and**
**AFFILIATIONS **
Good written and spoken German
Good written and spoken English

**ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS **
Directly supervises employees
Carries our supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and
applicable laws
Responsibilities include interview, hiring, and training associate; planning, assigning and
directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipline associates; addressing
complaints and resolving problems
Show/ Live LEAN & JJPS Culture
Act as a CREDO rolemodel
Proactive EHS, Quality & compliance mindset

**LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS **
This position may require up to 10% travel and will be based in Ethicon Norderstedt,
Germany

**EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS **
Could be part or project related activities

COMPANY DISCLAIMER
Company management reserves the right to add, delete or otherwise alter assigned duties at
any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.