J&J Supply Chain (JJSC) encompasses four segment supply chains (Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Products, Medical Devices, and Diabetes & Vision Care) that cover planning, sourcing, internal and external manufacturing, Customer Logistics Services and the Supply Chain Strategy and Deployment. Additional enterprise-wide functions that are part of JJSC include Quality & Compliance, Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability and Engineering & Technical Operations.

Our professionals work as highly-respected partners internally and externally to create and implement strategies and processes that support the business in bringing important health and personal care solutions to people around the world.

• Our Vision: Set a new standard in healthcare, fueling industry leading growth by becoming the best supply chain in the world.
• Our Mission: Strengthen customer trust by reliably supplying high quality products to better the lives of billions.
• Key Focus Areas: Fast Track Innovation, Agile Customer Solutions, End-to-End Value.

Job Description:

The Faster Forward (FF) Co-Op position is a 12-18 month opportunity that encompasses functional & professional development, as well as completion of challenging project(s) that will help accelerate the Faster Forward Movement which is working to create a culture within JJSC that is MORE Customer Centric, Innovative and End-to-End Connected.

Co-ops will have a direct manager and may participate in organized activities, including sector immersion events, leadership training, and local community service projects to understand the company culture and career opportunities. Hours required for the position are 10-15 hours/week during periods when school is in session, and 35-40 hours during breaks (e.g. holiday and summer time breaks).

Examples of the types of roles and responsibilities the FF Co-Op might include (but are not limited to):

• Management and support for the Faster Forward Community of over 2,000 global alumni;
• Research and analytics for the Faster Forward movement;
• Development of best practices, processes, and tools for our global facilitators and regional leads to leverage and deploy.

The Successful Candidate will receive:

• An opportunity to develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise
• Personal development and effectiveness training
• Skills development in influencing & communication
• Introduction to new and innovative technologies
• Exposure to Senior Management Team
• Content management across various businesses, channels and geographies
• Managing the Alumni Community (events + sharepoint site + Yammer site)
• Engage with creative agencies in the development of communication and launch campaigns
• Acquiring knowledge of community management
• Acquiring knowledge of the Supply Chain
• Acquiring knowledge of the heath care sector
• Acquiring experience in working in a matrix organization

Qualifications:

• Must be a matriculated student working towards his/her business/supply chain undergraduate degree or MBA/relevant graduate degree, and will not graduate BEFORE December 2018.
• Strong project management, analytics, and problem-solving skills are strongly preferred.
• Proven ability self-motivate and operate independently without direct supervision.
• Strong organization skills and an aptitude for planning.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, to thrive in ambiguity, and to deliver results.
• Capable of working within a project team to achieve results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Skilled data reporting and analytics is an advantage
• Relevant course work in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Logistics is highly preferred.

Job location:

Position locations are determined by business needs and may be available at various Johnson & Johnson operating companies located across the region. Primary location will be Bridgewater, NJ. All candidates MUST have the ability to travel to Bridgewater as needed for meetings, which would be scheduled in coordination with school commitments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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