Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Demand & Supply Planner

This position reports to Manager, Demand Planning Manager, the position is located at Kudanshita, Tokyo, Japan. 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.

• Role reports to: Manager, Demand Planning Manager
• Location: Kudanshita, Tokyo

What you will do
The Demand & Supply Planner responsible for responsible for ensuring competitive customer service levels in the Japan market while optimizing inventory investments based on demand plans aligned with commercial strategies. This role plays a critical part in supply chain operations, leading Integrated Business Planning (IBP) discussions to make informed decisions on demand and supply. Success hinges on effective stakeholder communication, a deep grasp of supply chain dynamics, agility in responding to unexpected events, proactive planning, and aligning initiatives with supply capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive discussion in country level IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process partnering with APSC, maximize supply capabilities to support business growth with optimal level of inventory
• Lead local IBP processes within franchise team collaborating with key stakeholders in demand management, align on monthly rolling forecast in line with latest trend and business strategies
• Generate 24 months rolling SKU wise forecasts
• Identify demand/ supply gap vs business target, figure out opportunities to close gap partnering with key stakeholders
• Analyze sales trend and forecast error to identify areas of opportunity for Forecast accuracy improvement & inventory optimization
• Agree on optimal safety stock level with APSC to ensure customer service levels are met with effective level of inventory
• Review inventory related opportunities with franchise team, ensure the business drives maximum financial return on its inventory
• Carry out causal analysis for MAPE and Bias/OTIF (On Time/ In Full - on time delivery rate) and develops improvement plans
• Partnering with project management team and APSC to ensure on-time demand/ supply planning and execution towards launch
• Post-launch demand/supply management to achieve customer service and optimal inventory level

Key Stakeholders:

• Marketing/ Sales team members & Leadership teams
• Demand Planning Manager
• Regional Supply Planning team
• Local Finance teams
• Regional Planning Excellence teams
• Regional Analytics teams
• Customer Service / Deliver / Quality teams

What we are looking for
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Demand/ Sales forecasting, Inventory / Supply management
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset with the ability to lead discussions with key stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Fluent in Japanese and business level in English

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in SAP APO and ECC or other ERP system
• Power BI tools is a plus

What's in it for you

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

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.