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Manager Demand Planning - South - 2407022861W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Manager Demand Planning – South

This position reports to General Demand & Supply Planning Manager and is based at Bangalore

Who we are

At Kenvue (http://kenvue.com/careers) , 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® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M) .

What you will do

The incumbent is expected to Lead Franchise wise Demand Review as part of IBP processes collaborating with partners in demand management, align on monthly rolling forecast in line with the latest trend and business strategies:

• Review statistical forecast generated and correct statistical models for correct forecast.

• Provide input on any changes required

• Collect information and collaborate with other functions such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, etc.

• Incorporate Customer and/or Market event demand that is not yet captured through the use of representative sales history and statistical modeling

• Generate scenarios considering products, past event data, customer/market analysis, cannibalization, substitution and other relevant parameters

• Generate and update system forecast for new products and end of life exceptions.

• Enables PLAN to deliver / improve service & inventory targets by delivering/improving forecast measures for her/his portfolio.

• Partnering with project management team to ensure timely NPD/NPI launch.

• Post-launch demand to achieve customer service and optimal inventory level

The Demand Planning Manager also has Regional Demand Planning responsibilities:

• Work with regional Commercial partners to generate monthly/quarterly bottom up plans

• Collaborate with Deployment and Deliver team to enable adequate stocking and timely service of customer orders

• Develop right stocking norms for CFA-SKU combination

• Ensure efficient safety stock level to ensure customer service levels are met with effective level of inventory

• Implementation of key SC strategies like VMR, APO driven planning etc to ensure right freshness of product

The Demand Planner is responsible for delivering customer service level that is competitive in India market, balanced with efficient inventory investment based on demand plan developed in line with commercial strategies. In this role, planner provides supply chain expertise and lead discussions in S&OP process to make decisions on demand and supply, ensure execution of the supply plan partnering with supply planners and other functions in supply chain.

Success in this role will require effective communication with cross functional team, deep understanding on supply chain, agility to react on unexpected events, proactive planning on potential events, and ability to identify approaches which meets both demand initiatives and supply capabilities.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in operations management is required

• 7-8 years of experience supply chain management or supporting supply chain preferably manufacturing, distribution, customer service and/or planning is preferred

• The ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives and work independently while demonstrating initiative

• Capability to work in a matrix organization where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist is required

• Strong knowledge of Excel (i.e. v-lookups, pivot tables) is required

• Intermediate knowledge of SAP is preferred

• Forecasting background is preferred

• APICS certification is preferred

• Lean, Six-Sigma or Process Excellence training and/or certification is preferred

• Strong stakeholder management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Validated project management skills

• Experience with Tableau

• Six Sigma and APICS certification

• Experience demonstrating strong cross-functional business insight and ability to influence

• Successful leadership, planning management expertise, and critical thinking

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location Asia Pacific-India-Karnataka-Bangalore

Job Function Inventory Planning/Control

Req ID: 2407022861W