Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Planning Manager

This position reports into Demand Planning Lead and is based at 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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our

global team is made by 22, 000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed

to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the

power to impact 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: Demand Planning Lead

Location: Tokyo, Japan

What you will do

The Planning Manager is responsible for providing leadership and guidance on demand and supply planning

processes, developing appropriate planning processes and systems, and partnering cross functionally to develop

solutions to a variety of problems. You will also be responsible for managing staff and building effective

relationships with key suppliers and internal/external client groups:

Key Responsibilities

• Drive 50: 50 Forecasting and IBP processes within franchise team, partnering with other key stakeholders

in Demand Management and AP supply chain to achieve optimal outcomes for the franchise.

• Ensure that IBP contributes to a robust sales and marketing business planning process.

• Ensure all key stakeholders within the business franchise are knowledgeable and compliant regarding key

processes that contribute to customer service within the business.

• Drive the forecast review process within the franchise team, partnering with other key stakeholders in

Demand Management and APSC, to achieve optimal outcomes for the franchise.

• Collaborate with the local Sub Con Planner to ensure optimal customer service and inventory outcomes for

locally reworked product.

• Identify and drive tactical intervention opportunities for APSC and the business resulting in service

recovery in instances where customer expectations would otherwise not be met.

• Analyze reasons for service failures. Recommend and drive initiatives to prevent future occurrences.

• Agree appropriate safety stock parameters with regional SC to ensure customer service levels are met with

responsible levels of inventory.

• Systematically review inventory related opportunities with the business, to ensure that the business

derives maximum financial return on its inventory.

• Partner with NPI project management and APSC team to ensure timeliness of completion of NPI executions.

• Serve as the Supply Chain representative within the relevant JP Franchise Team.

• Collaborate and partner with other functional representatives to develop franchise strategies, initiatives

and goals that are congruent with overall business strategies.

• Communicate with APSC to drive supply chain capabilities against the business priorities and with the

business to ensure congruence of demand generation activities with supply chain capabilities.

• Lead and manage a team of professionals to ensure successful execution of plans

• In partnership with own manager, take personal accountability for own professional development.

• Develop subordinate/s and other members within functional team to produce capable supply chain

managers for the future.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a

related field

• 8-10 years of experience in a related field

• Minimum of 2 years of direct management experience

• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects/initiatives

• Ability to work in a matrix environment

• Syndicated data experience

• Ability to interpret and communicate complex business data

• Ability to manage conflict and negotiate successfully

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite applications, sales database, and web applications

• Direct experience in customer interfaces, such as sales or sales management, is essential

Desired Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in strategic planning and execution

• Experience in IBP is a plus

• Prior experience within CPG industry is required, with additional non-CPG experience preferred

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Broad experience across sales, operations, trade, and category, shopper and eCommerce roles is preferred.

• Strong analytical background is preferred

• Proven ability to influence decision-making at Top-to-Top levels within and across organizations, both

internally and externally

• Ability to lead effectively through ambiguity, conflict and complexity

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

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.