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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Supply Chain Planning **Job Sub** **Function:** Production Planning & Scheduling **Job Category:** Professional **All Job Posting Locations:** Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands **Job Description:** **About Innovative Medicine** Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are looking for exceptional talent to join us as a **Materials Requirements Planner** at our Leiden site. In this key role, you will ensure the seamless flow of raw materials and components that keep our production processes running. You’ll work within a collaborative, supportive team committed to smart material planning, efficient procurement, and effective inventory management — all to meet the needs of our patients and customers. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare solutions in an environment that values continuous improvement, innovation, and personal growth. This is a full‑time position, with contract duration aligned to project needs, and requires fluency in English. We foster an inclusive, warm workplace and look forward to welcoming someone driven to make a positive impact. **As a Materials Requirements Planner, you will:** + Develop, maintain, and communicate Materials Requirements Plans (MRP) to effectively support patient and customer needs. + Manage inventory levels to ensure availability while minimizing excess, obsolete, and expired materials. + Clearly communicate delivery schedules to suppliers to support smooth and timely production. + Partner with Global Procurement to enhance supplier performance in areas such as quality and on‑time delivery. + Track and report supplier service performance and share key insights with stakeholders. + Collaborate closely with Quality and Warehouse teams to address rejected or defective materials promptly and effectively. **Qualifications / Requirements** + A master’s degree in supply chain management or a related business field. + **2+ years of hands‑on experience** in planning, purchasing, logistics, or manufacturing, preferably gained in a multinational or highly regulated environment such as pharma. + Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred. + Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across teams. + A proactive drive for professional development and future leadership opportunities. + Solid understanding of supply chain best practices, continuous improvement principles, and a customer‑focused approach. The anticipated base pay range for this position is 44,700 to 70.840 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance. **Our hiring process** At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to providing a hiring process that is thorough, transparent, and fair. The process starts with a careful review of your CV, and if selected, this is followed by an initial conversation with a member of our recruitment team. If you move forward at this stage, you will participate in interviews with at least two hiring managers across two separate sessions. While the interview process may evolve at times, our recruitment team will ensure that you are kept informed and will work diligently to manage timelines and expectations clearly. After a hiring decision has been made, successful candidates will need to complete the necessary country-specific due diligence. Finally, we genuinely value your feedback and will invite you to complete a brief survey at the end of the process to help us improve our practices. Thank you for considering a career with us; we appreciate your interest! \#RPOEMEA #LI-Hybrid **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Execution Focus, Innovation, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Flow Management, Problem Management, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Management, Supply Planning