Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Material Supply Management (MSM) Manager

This position reports into General Demand & Supply Planning Manager and is based at Mumbai, India

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 .

What you will do

Agility and reliability are essential elements to navigate the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the supply chain.

The Material Supply Management Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and agility of our supply chain, ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support our business goals. He/she would define, implement and track the right material strategy by collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver service, inventory, resiliency and cost.

His/her key responsibilities will include:

• Being the interface with suppliers for all materials related topics with close collaboration with cross-functional teams, which may include representation from Plan, Source, Deliver, Internal and External manufacturing sites, R& D, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory and Finance
• Establishing strong cooperative relationships with suppliers to improve communication, share critical information and to ensure KPIs such as sOTIF and compliance are met, while driving root cause investigation and continuous improvement
• D efining & driving materials planning strategy, including alternative plans to mitigate and anticipate high probability risks, define inventory levels and operating models with suppliers
• Ensuring materials availability for the mid to long-term horizon and facilitating resolution of structural gaps in availability
• Lead crisis management forum and support/facilitate material allocation when required and communicate materials risks to relevant stakeholders

What we are looking for

• Bachelor ' s degree, MBA or equivalent is a plus
• 7 years ' experience in one or more relevant functions including Planning, Source, Engineering, R& D, Quality Assurance or Supply Chain Operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems, supply chain software, inventory optimization techniques and data analysis tools
• Proactive thinker and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate business objective into concrete action plans
• A solid understanding of business priorities, and proficient in marketplace dynamics, processes, tools within Supply Chain while maintaining excellent customer focus are required
• Ability to influence at all levels within the Supply Chain & other key cross functional partners, in a matrix environment and externally
• Able to see the big pictures as well as deep dive into the details in both execution and systems
• Ability to communicate and present clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms
• Proficient user of MS Office applications

What's in it for you

• Competitive Benefit 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 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.