Demand Planning Business Lead

Demand Planning Business Lead

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:

Regional Senior Demand Planning Manager

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Demand Planning Business Lead, Skin Health is responsible for overseeing the supervision of finished goods inventory, creating accurate demand forecasts, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with traffic, production planning, and warehouse personnel. You will prioritize workloads, adjust daily work schedules, and distribute projects to ensure schedules are met:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop SKU-level operational forecasts for a number of products within an assigned portfolio via coordination of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes using SAP Demand Planning functionality.

• Develop and implement demand planning strategies for Skin Health products in alignment with business objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and minimize stockouts.

• Analyze market trends and customer demand to identify opportunities for growth and product innovation.

• Create and maintain demand planning metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on demand planning activities and results.

• Develop and implement demand management strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet sales and distribution demand

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply and demand and ensure timely delivery of products

• Lead the sales and operation planning process to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management

• Manage budgeting, risk analysis, and service management to ensure efficient operations

• Provide leadership and guidance to multiple teams of professionals

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

• 6-8 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful demand planning strategies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex business data

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/initiatives in a matrix environment

• Experience with syndicated data and MS Office Suite applications

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions

• Experience or exposure to project management or large-scale project work

• Experience working with club retailers (e.g., Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s)

What’s in it for you

$110,500.00 - $156,000.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & othe