Senior Demand Planner

Kenvue•Jersey City, NJ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Senior Demand Planner 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. The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for evaluating demand from internal customers and preparing comprehensive demand plans to align supply with business needs. You will facilitate forecast discussions, manage forecasting systems, analyze trends, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy to support inventory and business objectives.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
A minimum of 4 years business experience is required.
Strong knowledge of Excel (i.e., vLookups, pivot tables) is required.
The ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work independently while demonstrating initiative is required.
The ability to work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist is required.
This position will be based in Skillman, NJ and may require up to 10% domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Consumer industry or other FDA regulated industry is preferred.
APICS certification is preferred.
Lean, Six-Sigma or Process Excellence training and/or certification is preferred.
2 years of experience in supply chain management or supporting supply chain preferably manufacturing, distribution, customer service and/or planning is preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Forecasting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing SKU-level operational forecasts for Neutrogena, Aveeno, and Clean & Clear Face Care products within the Skin Health portfolio via coordination of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes using SAP Demand Planning functionality.
Interacting regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Customer Strategy, Sales Operations, CPFR, Finance, & Supply Planning and will analyze historical order and shipment data, current POS trends, trade inventory data, and promotional activity information to develop the best possible demand plans for new and existing products.
Quantifying and communicating forecast gaps leading cross-functional forecast reviews in accordance with the IBP process standards and maintaining responsibilities for MAPE and Forecast Accuracy metrics and to identify areas of improvement.
Integral member of the Neutrogena squad, leading supply chain inventory/SLOB analytics, shaping portfolio optimization, and participating in squad activities