Manager, Retail Customer Logistics (Target)

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Manager, Customer Logistics

This position reports into Senior Manager, Customer Logistics and is based at our Minneapolis Office.

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: Senior Manager, Customer Logistics

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Travel %: 10%

What You Will Do 

The Manager Customer Logistics is responsible for direct supervision and leadership for a diverse team of Senior Analysts and Analysts with responsibility for Collaborative Forecasting Planning and Replenishment (CPFR) activities with our customers as well as the development and implementation of Account Specific Joint Business Plans with their Customers. The qualified candidate will collaborate with internal Supply Chain operations partners to improve logistics and ordering efficiencies and drive on time in full delivery and RIS improvements.

The Manager will have end-to-end accountability through either direct or indirect ownership across multiple franchises. They will support all sales efforts to drive collaborative topline and forecast attainment. They will achieve customer penetration and relationship building across various levels of management and in the functional areas of replenishment, merchandising, logistics, accounts payable, EDI, and sales to develop customer specific improvement strategies and tactics.

This individual must have strong analytical skills with the ability to breakdown data for delivery to various audiences, including Senior Management. This individual must have leadership skills and provide solid business recommendations. This candidate should be a driven leader with excellent communication skills, organizational skills and possess the ability to influence and constructively challenge cross-functional project teams and business partners to achieve project goals.  The candidate will have a proven success in developing, implementing and managing internal and external partnerships. They will have strong collaboration/relationship management skills and must be able to work effectively in a highly cross-functional organization, as well as work independently with little direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

·     End-to-end logistics activities across the customer base, including functional responsibilities such as CPFR, Order Management and Customer Logistics with indirect matrix responsibility to the revenue center of excellence.

·     Study & measure Deliver processes & performance; drive alignment to enhance & harmonize at both the tactical & strategic levels. Develop strategic plans to drive ongoing improvements in service, supply, delivery, and efficiency, as well as