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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, SC Data - **Company:** Johnson & Johnson - **Location:** New Brunswick, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Systems, Decision Support Systems, Information Lifecycle Management, IT Management, Machine Learning, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Meditech - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3375504035&tx=FJ8582FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Operations Management, ora relatedfield. * Preferred: Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Data Science, or Engineering). Experience and Skills Required * 10+ years of progressive experience across Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, or Digital Transformation, including leadership roles. * Demonstrated experience partnering with business and IT leaders to define and deliver enterprise data and AI strategies. * Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes (planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory,logistics, distribution, customer service). * Proven experience managing demand, prioritization frameworks, and delivery portfolios. * Experience coordinating distributed/GCC delivery teams in a global, matrixed organization. * Deep understanding of data governance, data quality, master data management, and the data lifecycle. * Experience with enterprise data platforms, reporting, and advanced analytics environments. * Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing skills. * Demonstratedpeopleleadership including talent development, coaching, and performance management. Preferred * Experience with Supply Chain AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation use cases. * Experience supporting SAP-based supply chain and enterprise planning platforms. * Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms and analytics ecosystems. * Experience establishing or leading GCC delivery models. * Experience in MedTech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or other highly regulated industries. * Knowledge of product-oriented delivery and agile product management practices. Other * Travel: Up to 20% * Language: Englishproficiencyrequired. * Certifications (Preferred): APICS/ASCM (CSCP/CPIM), PMP,SAFe, or relevant Cloud/Data/AI certifications., Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Savvy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Master Data Management (MDM), Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Resource Planning, Software Development Management, Tactical Planning, Team Management, Transparency Reporting, Workflow Analysis ## Description The Director, Supply Chain Data leads the Data & AI strategy and delivery agenda for the DePuy Synthes Supply Chain function. Working in close collaboration with Supply Chain business and IT teams, this role translates business needs into a prioritized portfolio of data, analytics, and AI initiatives, manages demand end-to-end, and coordinates with the Global Capability Center (GCC) for scalable delivery. The Director is the primary connection point between Supply Chain stakeholders, IT partners, and GCC delivery teams - ensuring data products, analytics, and AI capabilities are aligned to business priorities and drive measurable outcomes across planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, and customer service. The role requires strong business partnership, data leadership, and people leadership to advance data-driven decision making and operational excellence across the global supply chain., * Define and execute the Supply Chain Data & AI strategy in partnership with Supply Chain business and IT leadership, aligned to DePuy Synthes enterprise priorities. * Work in close collaboration with Supply Chain business and IT teams to understand needs from a Data and AI perspective and translate them into actionable solutions. * Own end-to-end demand management - intake, prioritization, and governance - for Supply Chain data, analytics, and AI initiatives. * Coordinate with the GCC to plan, resource, and deliver data products, analytics, and AI capabilities at scale. * Serve as the primary point of contact between Supply Chain, IT, Data & AI teams, and the GCC delivery organization. * Develop andmaintaina multi-year roadmap for supply chain data products, reporting, advanced analytics, and AI use cases. * Lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver data solutions supporting planning, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, quality, and customer fulfillment. * Drive adoption of data governance, master data management, data quality, and data stewardship practices across supply chain domains. * Oversee delivery of dashboards, analytics products, predictive models, and AI-enabled solutions that improve decision making and performance. * Establish KPI and value-realization frameworks to track businessimpactfrom data and AI investments. * Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate roadmaps, priorities, risks, dependencies, and achievements to leadership. * Build organizational capability by coaching, mentoring, and developing talent across data, analytics, and AI teams, including GCC-based colleagues. * Lead operating and portfolio governance reviews to ensure transparency, prioritization, and alignment across workstreams. * Champion continuous improvement through advanced analytics, automation, machine learning, and emerging AI capabilities., Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. 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