Director, Supply Chain Reliability

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is looking for a Director, Supply Chain Reliability within its Innovative Medicine business, based in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The role defines and leads the enterprise strategy for end-to-end performance management and supply chain reliability, integrating performance visibility, digital enablement and reliability methodologies to identify, prioritize and resolve systemic supply chain risks. It is a People Leader position in the Project/Program Management group.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide strategy for end-to-end supply chain performance management and reliability, establishing a data-driven, proactive culture.
• Design and deploy standardized performance frameworks, including enterprise scorecards, KPI definitions and tiered review processes, aligned from executive level to site operations.
• Develop and embed reliability frameworks to identify recurring, systemic and high-impact supply chain issues, and govern reliability initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, defining roles, priorities and development pathways.
• Advance digital tools and platforms (e.g. OPM) and automate metrics, targets and commentary using advanced analytics and AI.
• Partner across supply chain and adjacent functions, influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional deep dives to resolve complex issues affecting service, quality and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement through performance insights, After Action Reviews and reliability initiatives, and embed performance management and reliability as core capabilities through training, playbooks and change management.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in supply chain management and proven business process ownership across E2E processes such as planning, manufacturing, quality, delivery and/or procurement.
• Proven experience leading enterprise performance management systems and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of supply chain reliability, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Experience driving large-scale digital transformation, embedding new capabilities and leading change management.
• Excellent leadership, influencing and people leadership skills, including coaching, talent development, performance management and succession planning.
• English proficiency (written and verbal); up to 15% domestic and/or international travel; on-site at least three days per week, with two remote days possible.

Required skills

• Supply chain management and reliability
• Performance measurement and project management
• Advanced analytics and AI in supply chain decision-making (preferred)
• Knowledge of J&J supply chain operating models and performance management frameworks (preferred)

What we offer

• Base pay range of EUR 105,700 to EUR 182,390.
• An annual bonus depending on pay grade and location, plus vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement, caregiver and volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement and health programmes.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.