Demand Planning Business Lead (1 of 2) at Kenvue in North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Job description

• Demand Planning Business Lead (1 of 2)
• The Demand Planning Business Lead, is responsible for overseeing the supervision of finished goods inventory, creating accurate demand forecasts, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with traffic, production planning, and warehouse personnel. You will prioritize workloads, adjust daily work schedules, and distribute projects to ensure schedules are met:

Responsibilities

• Develop SKU-level operational forecasts for a number of products within an assigned portfolio via coordination of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes using SAP Demand Planning functionality.
• Develop and implement demand planning strategies for products in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and minimize stockouts.
• Analyze market trends and customer demand to identify opportunities for growth and product innovation.
• Create and maintain demand planning metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on demand planning activities and results.
• Develop and implement demand management strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet sales and distribution demand
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply and demand and ensure timely delivery of products
• Lead the sales and operation planning process to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management
• Manage budgeting, risk analysis, and service management to ensure efficient operations
• Provide leadership and guidance to multiple teams of professionals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
• 6-8 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful demand planning strategies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex business data
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/initiatives in a matrix environment
• Experience with syndicated data and MS Office Suite applications
• Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Experience or exposure to project management or large-scale project work

Skills

Required

• Demand planning
• Supply chain management
• SAP Demand Planning
• MS Office Suite
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Data interpretation
• Communication
• Leadership

Preferred

• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• $110,500.00 - $156,000.00
• 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.