Manager 2, Demand Lead

Job Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for-

Sr. Supply Chain Demand Manager for the Self Care Division.

This position will report into the End-to-End Supply Chain Leader, Self-Care North America Portfolio Management, based in Summit, NJ.

Who We Are

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here .

Role reports to- End-to-End Supply Chain Leader

Location- Kenvue is currently in the process of moving its Global Headquarters from Skillman, NJ to Summit, NJ. This role is based in Summit, NJ but there may be a period of time during the transition that you must report to Skillman, NJ.

Travel %- 10-15%

Pay- $119,000-$205,850

What Will You Do

The Sr. Supply Chain Demand Manager for Self Care is a key US Supply Chain contact for the cross functional category squad. This position is specifically accountable & responsible for Demand Planning, Inventory and Slow Moving & Obsolete {SLOB} within the squad and is also responsible for connecting Demand Planning and Trade Customization strategies for the Squad. The Sr. Supply Chain Demand Manager for Self Care will champion Integrated Business Planning process development and execution at the squad level with a focus on E2E business integration and alignment to key goals. Depending on the squad, this position may oversee a team of Demand and Trade Customization display planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates the integration of commercial requirements with E2E Supply Chain business partners with a focus on delivering key business results- sales, service (UFR), inventory, forecast accuracy, slow moving and obsolescence, compliance. Includes, but not limited to new product launch planning, ecommerce demand sensing, trade customization planning, seasonal supply chain strategy development, end of life management, customer event planning, business continuity planning, supply constraint planning, and key initiatives of the 3- year operating plan.
• Directly leads, coaches, and develops a team of up to 4 direct reports based on assigned squad, focused on demand planning and project management to support regional Innovation and Life Cycle Management programs/projects.
• Collaborates with Supply Planning, Customer Logistics Services, Value Stream Leadership, Affiliates, other Supply Chain functions, and Commercial partners.
• Supports advancing Regional and Global Supply Chain capabilities through the development of people, processes and systems solutions aligned to support the current and future business environment.
• Develops and manages the 24-month demand plan for the assigned Franchise(s), leaning the forecasting process, delivering critical metrics (MAPE, BIAS, System accuracy, stat forecast usage), and ensuring SAP usage of statistical modeling and other system tools.
• Develops the inventory strategy for the assigned squad- Includes Entitlement, inventory business planning, projection roll up to Squad / Franchise / Country level and corrective action planning as appropriate.
• Coordinates Slow Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory action plans with Regional Strategic Demand, Regional Inventory, Regional Supply, and Sales Operations. Includes Business Planning, routine monitoring and reporting, corrective action planning and dispositioning.
• Leads Seasonal Planning process, strategy setting, and communication/alignment across teams where applicable.
• Leads cross functional communication of service vulnerability reviews and action planning.
• Collaborates with Regional Supply to define future vulnerability and partner with Sales Operations, Commercial Leadership and Deliver to take customer management and demand shaping actions as appropriate.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with focus in Business Management Science, Economics, Supply Chain, Mathematics and/or Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of years of diverse experience across any of the following- Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Support, or Project Management
• Demonstrated direct people manager experience required. Strong understanding of end-to-end processes (Supply to Customer) and associated analytics
• Proven track record of delivering business results as an outcome of cross functional collaboration, managing through ambiguity and complexity in a matrixed regional leadership environment
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, manufacturing, or logistics
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $119,000 - $205,850. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• This list could vary based on location/region
• Note- Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
  
  

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location

NA-US-New Jersey-Summit

Job Function

Inventory Planning/Control

Job Qualifications

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