Senior Manager, Value Chain Optimization

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Manager, Value Chain Optimization

This position reports into Director 2 Supply Chain Excellence 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: Director 2 Supply Chain Excellence

Location: Summit, NJ

Travel %:25

Pay: Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $119,000 to $205,850. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

What you will do

The Senior Manager, Value Chain Optimization is responsible for driving overall efficiency and improvement of the E2E supply chain.  For managing production flow, inventory levels, cost control, improving quality control processes, and ensuring compliance with business policies and procedures. You will also track key performance metrics, recommend revisions to standard operating procedures, and manage large scale strategic programs to support our long-term strategy & goals.  This role will also manage a center of excellence for trade customization.

Key Responsibilities

·       Develop and implement innovative strategies to optimize the value chain in alignment with the Senior Manager, Value Chain Optimization role

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address inefficiencies in the value chain

·       Lead and mentor a team of professionals to ensure successful execution of value chain optimization initiatives

·       Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve value chain optimization efforts

·       Develop and implement strategies to optimize the value chain process

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective transfer of products into the manufacturing process

·       Monitor and maintain inventory levels of materials, work-in-progress and finished goods to meet demand and overall cash flow targets of the company

·       Analyze and report on manufacturing cost control, cost estimates, capacity planning, manpower and facility requirements

·       Track and report on key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

·       Communicate and enforce business objectives, policies and procedures to the department

·       Revise and update standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with business