Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Director, USA Supply Planning

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 .

Role reports to:
VP US End to End Supply Chain

Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:
Hybrid

What you will do

As a key member of the leadership team, the Director Supply Planning actively reviews sourcing requirements for production materials, finished goods, promotional materials, and services, including External Manufacturing partners. The Director will co-lead the Integrated Business Planning Supply Review process, engaging with demand planning, develop new product launches, maintain adequate inventory levels, and ensure just-in-time inventory management while minimizing aging risks. Additionally, this role contributes to setting company strategy, objectives, and annual budgets, ensuring the business achieves its operating, financial, and growth targets. In this role, you will be responsible to lead the strategic and operational aspects of supply chain planning, encompassing bulk and finished goods supply planning for commercial products. The Director Supply Planning will lead the team to develop and execute best-in-class supply planning strategies, systems and processes through both our long range and near-term planning, materials procurement, and inventory management. This role oversees a diverse group of direct reports that focus on both internal and external Manufacturing Sites. This role requires strong direction from a leader who has in-depth knowledge of planning, procurement, inventory management, forecasting and strategy. They will manage a dynamic process across multiple brands within the US product portfolio.

• Work closely with Source and site teams to understand lead times, batch sizes, and manufacturing complexities for each product to develop and oversee comprehensive plans for bulk and finished goods production, ensuring alignment with customer demand
• Ensures timely availability of all materials for production at internal manufacturing sites, aligned to inventory target levels
• Partner with Operations, Demand Planning, Finance, Sourcing, Product Development, and other key functions to support the growth of the business and effectively manage our inventory investments
• Ensure a focus on improving long-term forecasting and supply strategies through partnership with sites and supplier capabilities to enhance supply chain resilience, including raw materials and packaging components
• Enhance the competitiveness of the organization with a focus on Profitability and Free Cash flow through achieving target service levels with standard production and transportation lead times, achieve gross inventory and Days of Supply targets
• Align long-range supply planning with financial planning, capacity assessments, and demand forecasts to ensure readiness for the future
• Monitor key leading and lagging indicators and hold the team accountable for improvement plans to meet overall Operations targets
• Ensure supply readiness for New Product Introductions to hit On Time Launches
• Embrace Digital - identify and drive implementation of opportunities that help streamline supply planning activities

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree with a focus in: Business, Management Science, Economics, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Engineering). MBA or other relevant post graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of diverse experience across any of the following areas, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a medium to large company: Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Support, or Project Management is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning is preferred
• Deep knowledge and experience with planning, forecasting, procurement, supply chain operations, manufacturing
• Strong Analytical ability; creative problem solver
• Ability to influence across various levels of organization is required
• Experience leading, motivating, and holding accountable team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy communicating with all levels
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a fast-paced matrixed and evolving environment where tight deadlines exist
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications is required; in-depth knowledge of SAP or OMP is required.

Desired Qualifications

• An IBF, APICS and/or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is preferred.

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$183, 175.00 - $258, 600.00

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.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.