Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Supply Planning Manager - Supplements

This position reports Head Supply Chain and Operations and is based out of Skillman, NJ, moving to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.

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: Head Supply Chain and Operations

Location: Summit, NJ

Travel %: 10

What you will do

The Supply Planning Manager is a site-aligned position in the Supplements Planning organization responsible for providing leadership to a team of Professional planners that play a meaningful role in the delivery of key metrics - Customer Service (Unit Fill Rate), Inventory ($ and DOS), and Plant Execution (Schedule Adherence). This position works cross functionally with Demand Planning, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Transportation, Project Management, and Finance to coordinate these activities. This position reports into Zarbee's Supply Chain Segment Lead and is involved in setting the direction and culture for the planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for leading a complex portfolio of products, including products with high levels of promotional volumes, a diverse set of external manufacturing sites and alternate customer channels, and/or a high degree of demand seasonality.
• Manage and coordinate component and labeling changes with Zarbee's PM, QA and Regulatory and with EM sites
• Monitor component, WIP, RM and component availability at assigned EM sites in order to support upcoming production schedules in addition to ensuring that inventory targets are met, and that inventory is appropriately managed to avoid obsolescence.
• Balance inventory and site capacities while maintaining targeted customer service levels.
• Execute planning scenarios in support of meeting customer service and/or inventory targets with a focus on minimizing inventory, as appropriate
• Understand key drivers of inventory and seek to reduce overall inventory value while maintaining product supply.
• Provide appropriate metrics and reporting data to monitor performance of inventory management, capacity, customer service, site performance, etc.
• Lead special projects related to product launches, line extensions, and various supply chain initiatives.
• Develop strong customer relationships within the region with key business partners and play a key role in driving success in product execution and delivery.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of ERP based planning processes and will be accountable for proven use of ERP in and production planning to improve department efficiency.
• Support the Kenvue Change Control process including providing deliverables, reviewing, and signing off on change controls.
• Provide leadership within IBP meetings to identify/remediate risks ensuring delivery of critical business metrics.
• Participate in the S& OP process related to the supply and operating plans. Lead supply related meetings to communicate output and results of monthly supply and inventory planning activities.
• Support master data setup in SAP/APO including, but not limited to, the following master data elements: material/product master's and BOM's. Ensure data accuracy for planning values, shutdowns, changeovers, and project work for those EM sites where Zarbee's planning tools are utilized.
• Collaborate with project managers and/or appropriate personnel to ensure the SAP/cMAT material set up of all new codes for proper system planning, the ability to cut POs and reporting and releasing capabilities.
• Ensure that planning landmarks and deliverables related to master data are communicated to the project teams and raised to appropriate personnel when deviations occur.
• This position will lead ~4-5 direct reports and will maintain employee development plans, performance reviews and succession plan for their staff and will work with other managers to continually develop organization design improvements for the department. You will be an active leader and participant to ensure execution of regional initiatives as it pertains to recruitment, development, and retention of talent in the region (e.g. selection, performance management, succession planning, development planning, retention planning, etc.)
• Performs other project and business support duties as required.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required. A focused degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of professional working experience is required
• Experience in a Supply Chain Functional role (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver) is required
• Ability to lead work initiatives effectively across a broad range of cross functional groups, leading cross functional/ virtual teams is required
• Ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms is required
• Ability to drive & apply continuous process improvement tools and complex projects is required
• Ability to be analytically skilled and drive key business insights through data required
• Ability to utilize influencing skills and to forge collaboration across all levels of the enterprise & externally is required

Preferred Qualifications

• People management (leading direct reports) experience is preferred
• Experience with ERP (SAP/APO/SNP) & Advanced Planning Systems is preferred
• Prior S& OP exposure is preferred
• APICS and/or IBF certification is preferred
• A deep understanding of impacts of Plant Operations, Purchasing, Distribution, Customer Service, Financial Planning, Marketing Planning, Trade Promotion Planning and New Product Planning is preferred
• Ability to develop, coach and guide a leadership team in the execution of strategies and realization of functional and company goals is preferred

What's in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & 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.