Planning Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Planning Manager

This position reports into Demand Planning Lead and is based at Tokyo, Japan.

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.

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Role reports to: Demand Planning Lead

Location: Tokyo, Japan

What you will do

The Planning Manager is responsible for providing leadership and guidance on demand and supply planning

processes, developing appropriate planning processes and systems, and partnering cross functionally to develop

solutions to a variety of problems.

You will also be responsible for managing staff and building effective

relationships with key suppliers and internal/external client groups:

Key Responsibilities

• Drive 50:50 Forecasting and IBP processes within franchise team, partnering with other key stakeholders

in Demand Management and AP supply chain to achieve optimal outcomes for the franchise.

• Ensure that IBP contributes to a robust sales and marketing business planning process.

• Ensure all key stakeholders within the business franchise are knowledgeable and compliant regarding key

processes that contribute to customer service within the business.

• Drive the forecast review process within the franchise team, partnering with other key stakeholders in

Demand Management and APSC, to achieve optimal outcomes for the franchise.

• Collaborate with the local Sub Con Planner to ensure optimal customer service and inventory outcomes for

locally reworked product.

• Identify and drive tactical intervention opportunities for APSC and the business resulting in service

recovery in instances where customer expectations would otherwise not be met.

• Analyze reasons for service failures.

Recommend and drive initiatives to prevent future occurrences.

• Agree appropriate safety stock parameters with regional SC to ensure customer service levels are met with

responsible levels of inventory.

• Systematically review inventory related opportunities with the business, to ensure that the business

derives maximum financial return on its inventory.

• Partner with NPI project management and APSC team to ensure timeliness of completion of NPI executions.

• Serve as the Supply Chain...