Material Operations Specialist

Material Operations Specialist

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:

EMEA Materials Manager

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Czechia, Prague, Prague

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Materials Operations Specialist

This position reports to EMEA Materials Manager and is based in Prague, CZ.

 

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® 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.

 

What you will do 

Material Operations Specialist will manage and provide support across multiple areas of materials supply chain. These include, among other, tracking and reporting of KPIs such as supplier OTIF and inventory metrics, coordinating phase-in/phase-out activities related to portfolio changes, invoice management and reconciliation or support of MRP team’s activities (MRP execution&control, materials delivery schedule). This position will play an important role in coordinating activities across several sites and geographies, ensuring assigned tasks and projects are managed properly and within specified timelines. To achieve the above, he/she will partner and collaborate with stakeholders from various other departments – e.g. Source, Planning, IMO or PMO.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support MRP/MSM and Planning decisions

• Drive enhancements of reporting capabilities to improve visibility and accuracy of inventory levels, Days of Supply (DOS), supplier On-Time In-Full (OTIF), and other critical metrics

• Slow-moving and Obsolete (SLOB) - responsible for SLOB identification, mitigation and reporting

• Manage invoices for designated suppliers, maintaining account integrity and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding issues

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable (AP) and MRP teams, while maintaining clear documentation of reconciliation outcomes

• Support material planning activities including MRP parameters maintenance, MRP run, confirming delivery schedules with suppliers, proactively identifying and resolving material shortages.

• Support phase-in/phase-out initiatives, validating pipeline volume requests and ensuring timely setup of product codes to facilitate seamless transitions

• Collaborate with Materials Supply Management (MSM) in the area of supplier performance, improvements and initiatives

• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, delivering responsive support and ensuring cross-functional needs are met effectively

• Bring to life and become an ambassador of Kenvue’s behaviors, purpose and values.

 

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Economics, Operations or related field or equivalent experience

• 1-3+ years of experience in Supply chain – Supply Planning background a plus

• Proactive and rigorous attitude with solid problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate and present assigned topics in a clear and concise manner and to be able to influence all levels of the organization, in both - written and verbal form

• Fluency in English, other languages an advantage

• Excellent command of MS Office, especially Excel

• Working knowledge of Power BI and SAP preferred
   

What’s in it for you

Competitive Total Rewards Package*

·       Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups 

 

*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 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.

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