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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning:

Job Sub Function:

Supply Network Planning:

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

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We are searching for the best talent for a Vein-to-Vein planning analyst to be located in Beerse, BE!

The Vein-to-Vein organization is a global team focused on enhancing the patient journey for cell therapies through effective planning and logistics support. The structure includes regional sub-teams working collaboratively to ensure the efficient, timely, and compliant transport of patient cells across various supply chain nodes.
The V2V planning analyst is responsible for overseeing logistics and planning processes, ensuring compliance with Chain of Custody (CoC) and Chain of Identity (CoI) standards for our products. The duties include coordinating scheduling, managing the arrival and departure of materials, and addressing any communication issues that may arise. Acting as the primary supply chain contact for a designated group of treatment sites, collaborating closely with commercial teams to ensure a seamless and positive experience throughout the patient journey.

As a Vein-to-Vein Planning Analyst, You Will

• Serve as the primary supply chain point of contact for treatment sites and commercial teams within a designated country or region, focusing on logistics, planning, and forecasting

• Facilitate the movement of patient materials across the V2V supply chain for EMEA patients.

• Issue management and non-conformance handling

• Manage the inbound and outbound logistics of patient materials, communicating effectively with our carrier network and providing forecasts as needed

• Coordinate with internal warehouses and distribution centers to ensure seamless patient journeys

• Ensure compliance with Chain of Custody (CoC) and Chain of Identity (CoI) requirements, both in manual and automated processes for clinical and commercial operations

• Assist in the planning of operational capacity by scheduling and communicating cryopreservation and manufacturing slots

• Support treatment site certification efforts, including training and conducting logistics test runs

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) while focusing on process improvement

• Participate in the development, testing, and rollout of new system solutions

• Develop and track key performance metrics to assess efficiency and effectiveness

• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support team objectives

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master in Engineering or Supply chain or equivalent in work experience

• 1-3 years working experience

• Strong command of English both verbally and written is required (knowledge of Italian or French is considered a plus)

• Proven experience in supply chain or logistic related role.

• Experience in working with SAP and Quality systems is a plus

• Keen on learning many new things

• Comfortable to work in a global and ambiguous setting that is in flux

• Effective communication skills (candid, concise, active listening)

• Constant drive for improvement and innovation

• Positive can-do mindset when dealing with challenges

• Strong self-awareness & open for giving/receiving feedback

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! #RPOEMEA

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Process Design, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Data Reporting, Demand Planning, Execution Focus, Logistics Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Office Administration, Project Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Resilience, Supply Planning, Sustainable Procurement, Transportation Management