Inventory Lead Emea

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Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 Function
Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function
Inventory Management
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Dublin, Ireland, Limerick, Ireland
Job Description
Job Title: Vision Inventory Lead – EMEA Region
Department: Supply Chain & Logistics
Location: Limerick, Dublin or UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Vision
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments?
Ready to join a team that's reimagining how vision is improved?
Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges.
Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life.
Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient's lifetime.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.
Learn more at Overview
The Inventory Lead is responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory control procedures across multiple Distribution Centre's (DCs) within the EMEA region.
This role ensures inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and system integrity through proactive cycle count management, SAP IDOC/EDI resolution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
The position also plays a critical role in supporting product availability, quality compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control & Optimization
Devise and implement inventory control procedures across 3PL-operated sites to ensure accuracy and compliance
Oversee monthly cycle counts, analyse variances, and report findings to senior management
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly inventory synchronization activities across the region
Resolve SAP IDOC/EDI errors in collaboration with IT and BPX teams to maintain data integrity
Supervise internal inventory movements within DCs and manage replenishment processes
Inbound & Operational Oversight
Manage dock-to-stock operations, ensuring all inbound inventory is received and processed within agreed KPIs
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for inventory-related challenges, supporting day-to-day operations
Partner with supply planning to monitor safety stock levels and product availability to ensure robust supply continuity
Support OTIF-D (On-Time In-Full Delivery) performance and lead operational process improvements
New Product Introduction (NPI) & System Enhancements
Ensure DC readiness for NPI launches, including system setup, inventory availability, and process alignment
Participate in cross-functional projects and lead system enhancement initiatives and change requests
Inventory Health & SLOB Management
Lead short-dated inventory monitoring and coordinate mitigation strategies with commercial teams
Support SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete) reviews and drive reduction initiatives
Manage inventory write-offs in accordance with financial and operational policies
Inventory Oversight
Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring compliance with handling and storage protocols
Monitor SV product shelf-life and coordinate short-dated stock actions with commercial and quality teams
Ensure inventory is accurately tracked and synchronized across systems and DCs
Support NPI launches and quality release processes in collaboration with Commercial Quality
SOP Governance & Compliance
Manage issuance, maintenance, and compliance of SOPs related to inventory management across EMEA
Conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure alignment with operational changes and audit requirements
Quality Control & Regulatory Support
Collaborate with Commercial Quality teams to manage inventory release/hold controls, including COAs, product damages, and non-conformances
Support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes and ensure timely resolution of quality issues
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management within a 3PL or multi-site distribution environment
Strong experience with SAP (MM/WM/EWM modules), IDOC/EDI processes, and inventory reconciliation
Skills & Competencies
Proficient in LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across regional teams
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive operational excellence
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, quality systems, and inventory audit protocols
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory accuracy rate
Cycle count completion and variance resolution
Dock-to-stock turnaround time
SLOB reduction and write-off control
OTIF-D performance
IDOC/EDI error resolution rate
SOP compliance and audit readiness
Inventory accuracy and compliance
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements.
While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
UK - Requisition Number: R-
Ireland - Requisition Number:
R-
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
This Is What Awaits YOU At J&J
This is an opportunity to work within groundbreaking MedTech and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.
We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities.
At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.
Whether you're one of the 1000+ people who work here, or you're considering joining the team, we offer:
An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education
Excellent Benefits
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