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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Lead- Demand Planning

What we do

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:

Director, Supply Strategy & Program Management

Location:

Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater Mumbai

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Demand Lead - Emerging Channels

This position reports into Director, Supply Strategy & Program Management and is based at Mumbai.

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 up with 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

What we do

Travel %: 15%

What you will do

The Demand Lead will deliver best-in-class customer service for emerging & alternate channels like Modern Trade, E-Commerce, CSD, and International businesses that are competitive in the market, balanced with efficient inventory investment based on a demand plan developed in line with commercial strategies. In this role, the planner provides supply chain expertise and leads discussions in the S&OP process to make decisions on demand and supply and ensure execution of the supply plan by partnering with supply planners and other functions in the supply chain.

Success in this role will require effective communication with the cross-functional team, a deep understanding of the supply chain, agility to react to unexpected events, proactive planning on potential events, and ability to identify approaches that meet demand initiatives and supply capabilities

Key Responsibilities

Lead the demand forecasting process in delivering accurate demand and shipping forecasts and providing meaningful market intelligence to achieve sustainable growth and exceed overall business expectations
Develop accurate demand forecasts for products within emerging channels, incorporating sales, marketing, and market intelligence inputs
Work with Commercial channel partners to generate monthly/quarterly bottom-up plans
Drive KPI improvement - Forecast Accuracy and Bias at m-3, m-1 level , OTIF – D to customer and reconciled with customer, Inventory in Days of High contribution SKUs
Work closely with commercial and marketing teams to understand the Demand building blocks, Promotion Schemes, Customer specific offers , NPD and new stores additions to build a robust Demand outlook as part of S&OP process
Co-lead the development and execution of innovative strategies on Joint Business Planning and Customer collaboration for emerging channels to drive demand generation and Higher OSA for customers
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously support Marketing and Customer Development team efforts
Develop and deploy long-term forecast plan aligned with Overall Portfolio and Brand channel growth Strategy
Understand any System, IT issues on EDI transfer of Orders , Shelf life, MDM issues and lead , support to resolve
Identify customer expectations and create processes to effectively meet them
Collaborate extensively with external business partners to support demand supply decisions, short term and midterm Product availability and Throughput
Utilize process excellence techniques for initiative deployment
Work on Data on Customer Sale out and Inventory at Customer DC nodes to generate exceptions for actions on low stock and non-moving stock
Collaborate with Supply Planning and Distribution teams for Inventory deployment and sufficiency at all Network DC’s, also incorporate exceptions as from Weekly S&OE with KAM’s and E comm leads into the revised distribution plans
Monitor inventory levels, inventory positioning, and planned production and sales forecasts
Keep track of inventories and Stock freshness in line with Customer TAT by developing and maintaining inputs to inventory system
Coordinate with Inventory Planning, production planning, and warehouse personnel to ensure appropriate routing, scheduling, and storing of goods
Examine internal capacity and review plans to align supply and demand to meet customer requirement

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or supporting supply chain, preferably distribution, customer service, and planning is preferred, with min 2 years in lead role
University/bachelor’s degree
6-8 years related experience in Planning, Operations, Customer development
Experience in FMCG is preferred

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations is preferred
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions
Ability to establish and maintain credibility as a knowledgeable business partner across business functions
Demonstrated influence management skills
The ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives and work independently while demonstrating initiative.
The capability to work in a matrix organization where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist is required
Intermediate knowledge of SAP is preferred.
APICS certification is preferred.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $XXX to $YYY. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
Competitive Benefit Package*
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Kenvuer Impact Networks
This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

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

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