Director ERP SC, Plan-to-Mfg

About the role

This position serves as the technology product owner for global Plan-to-Manufacture ERP capabilities, starting with SAP S/4HANA. The role reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization and partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Technology leaders to deliver scalable, compliant, resilient, and insight-driven solutions for DePuy Synthes manufacturing operations. It plays a critical role in shaping the future ERP landscape, strengthening integration across the ERP technology ecosystem, and improving operational performance through reliable data and technology capabilities.

Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Raritan, NJ; Raynham, MA; Warsaw, IN; West Chester, PA.

Note: Johnson & Johnson has a pre-identified candidate for this position, although all candidates will be considered. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The separation is anticipated to complete within 18–24 months, subject to legal requirements, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would become an employee of DePuy Synthes, governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, solution design, and implementation of global ERP applications supporting Plan-to-Manufacture processes, including the SAP S/4 global template design for P2M.
• Serve as the global technology product owner for SAP S/4HANA global template supporting manufacturing capabilities, including production planning, manufacturing orders, material requirements planning, materials staging, inventory movements, and manufacturing-related master data.
• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of programs that consolidate conveyed and TSA ERP systems into the global SAP S/4 P2M template spanning manufacturing, quality, warehouse, planning, product lifecycle, and data platforms, delivering enhanced and optimized business processes and capabilities.
• Ensure ERP solutions support reliable production scheduling, materials availability, manufacturing execution, inventory accuracy, product costing, traceability, and operational reporting.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear technology roadmaps and solution designs.
• Drive end-to-end process integration and data consistency across planning, procurement, manufacturing, quality, warehousing, order fulfillment, and financial processes.
• Lead the resolution of complex cross-functional design decisions, process gaps, integration issues, and competing business requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop technology teams and system integrator partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, automation, data-driven insights, and responsible use of AI-enabled capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of SAP and manufacturing technology trends and evaluate opportunities to improve scalability, resilience, compliance, user experience, and business outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree in a related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of experience planning, architecting, estimating, and implementing global SAP S/4 planning and manufacturing solutions, including integrations to relevant satellite applications (warehouse management, PLM, MES).
• Demonstrated experience leading solution design and delivery of SAP S/4HANA capabilities supporting Plan-to-Manufacture or related manufacturing processes.
• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and related manufacturing capabilities, with working knowledge of adjacent modules such as Materials Management, Quality Management, Extended Warehouse Management, and Controlling.
• Experience integrating SAP with manufacturing execution systems, advanced planning platforms, product lifecycle management solutions, laboratory or quality systems, and warehouse technologies.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing orders, materials requirements planning, materials management, inventory movements, and manufacturing master data.
• Experience designing and delivering integrations between ERP and manufacturing, quality, warehouse, planning, product lifecycle, data, or finance platforms.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain processes and their dependencies across planning, procurement, production, quality, logistics, and finance.
• Experience managing global template adoption, site deployments, localization requirements, data migration, and organizational change.
• Experience supporting discrete manufacturing, configure-to-order, engineer-to-order, make-to-stock, or make-to-order operating models.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives involving business teams, technology teams, system integrators, and software vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, resolve complex design decisions, and communicate technical concepts in clear business terms.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment with strong requirements for controls, traceability, data integrity, validation, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated people leadership, team development, vendor management, and financial management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical devices, life sciences, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment and applied AI solutions.
• Experience planning and executing divestitures and separations in this space.
• Experience with manufacturing analytics, operational reporting, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: 10–20% domestic travel and occasional international travel.
• Language: English proficiency required.
• Certifications: SAP or relevant manufacturing, supply chain, product management, or program management certifications preferred.

Pay

Anticipated base pay range: $150,000.00 – $258,750.00. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Benefits

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 year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (Colorado residents: 48 hours; Washington residents: 56 hours)
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year (10 days)
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, see https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.