Sr Supply Planning Manager - Skin Health

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What we do

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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are 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 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.

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What you will do

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible providing leadership to a team responsible for the continuous supply of finished goods from multiple global suppliers to meet customer service and inventory level goals and objectives. Also, this position works across Demand Planning, Distribution, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Quality and Regulatory to coordinate supply chain activities including, but not limited to supply chain business planning, supply network design and performance management, business continuity planning, inventory management, and product lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion supply planning initiatives to maintain and improve customer and supplier service levels while maintaining optimized inventory levels. Key Performance Metrics: On Time in Full(OTIF), Inventory Value and Days of Supply, Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory, Supplier Performance.

• Ensures team delivers adequate supply replenishment plans based on current inventory position, supplier lead times, unconstrained open stock and promotional forecasts, supplier capacity, safety stock requirements. 

• Approves Purchase Orders as the need arises in alignment with the consensus operational plan

• Leads a group of supply chain professionals to achieve stated business outcome goals and performance objectives. Responsible for Associate development and succession planning.

• Address any supply issues, additional costs and preventative actions to vendors in the event of late deliveries and/or short shipments. Provides analysis, communication, and corrective actions for these events.

• Be a key participant of the S&OP process, elevates unresolved supply planning issues; provides input, offers potential solutions and supports follow-up activities.

• Support new product introductions, product change projects and execution of promotional activities.

• Be responsible for optimizing supply chain through collaboration with partners on such variables as lot sizes, delivery schedules, and production/distribution capacity.

• Actively benchmarks in order to improve overall processes and results. Seeks opportunities with global supply chain counterparts.

• Develop the annual Inventory/DOS plan & updates to coincide with financial cycle updates

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required, a focus in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Science, Logistics or related is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of Six (8) years of overall supply chain experience

• A minimum of Two (2) years of supply planning experience

• Effective communication & presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization

• Proficiency in MS Office software

• This position may require 10% domestic and international travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of people leadership and development

• Consistent record of effective supply chain performance, including customer service, supplier and asset management, and continuous process and systems improvement

• Process Excellence / Six Sigma - Green Belt / Lean Manufacturing

• Experience in MRP / inventory management, SAP APO, or SAP ECC

• Understanding of manufacturing operations and plants.

• Other related professional certifications (e.g., APICS, ISM, etc.)

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Kenvuer Impact Networks

• 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 merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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