Inventory Planning and Capability Manager

Inventory Planning and Capability Manager

Wat we doen

Bij Kenvue realiseren we de buitengewone kracht van dagelijkse verzorging. Gebouwd op meer dan een eeuw erfgoed en geworteld in de wetenschap, zijn we het huis van iconische merken - waaronder NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® en BAND-AID® die je al kent en waar je van houdt. Wetenschap is onze passie; Zorg is ons talent.

Wie we zijn

Ons wereldwijde team bestaat uit ~ 22.000 briljante mensen met een werkcultuur waar elke stem telt en elke bijdrage wordt gewaardeerd. We zijn gepassioneerd door inzichten, innovatie en toegewijd aan het leveren van de beste producten aan onze klanten. Met expertise en empathie betekent een Kenvuer zijn dat je elke dag de kracht hebt om miljoenen mensen te beïnvloeden. We stellen mensen op de eerste plaats, geven er veel om, verdienen vertrouwen met de wetenschap en lossen op met moed - en hebben schitterende kansen voor je klaarliggen! Geef samen met ons vorm aan onze toekomst - en die van jou. Klik voor meer informatie op here.

Rol rapporteert aan:

Sr. Director Self-Care Supply Chain APAC

Locatie:

Asia Pacific, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Werklocatie:

Hybride

Wat je gaat doen

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Inventory Planning and Capability Manager

This position reports into Director/Associate Director/ Senior Manager Supply Planning APAC and is based at Ascent Science Park, Singapore.

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® —are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives.  Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.

Join us in shaping our future–and yours. Watch us here.

What Will You Do 

The Regional Inventory Planner is responsible for overseeing inventory management policies and procedures, ensuring the right balance between service, cost, and inventory within the network. Responsibilities include hitting inventory targets, optimizing supply chain efficiency, managing financial processes, handling SLOB, track optimization projects, inventory reporting and projection.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-design  inventory management policies, standards, guidelines, technology and procedures with other cross functional team

• Lead and steer direction of Inventory component calculation (Base + Events) to achieve the most optimal balance of service, inventory and cost within the current network and demonstrated performance.

• Accountable for achieving GI/DOS, NI/DIO and Inventory Health Target.

• Lead and steer direction processes to identify best segmentation business strategies/methods by setting up the supply chain in different way (e.g. varying lead times, altering safety stock, etc.) in order to improve efficiency.

• Segment representation in supporting affiliate and plant inventory target setting/deployment.

• Lead and analyze SLOB drivers and work with owners to take action to avoid SLOB expense.

• Lead and support executional projects that deliver the Inventory Optimization Program

• Accountable for analytics/reporting on inventory drivers and inventory projections.

• Governs Regional inventory initiatives as applicable.

• Steer direction for inventory management input into IBP process to allow for transparency of risks and opportunities.

• Ensure and accountable for  SC & financial reporting & commentary supporting /IBP and business reporting.

• Active participants in Supply Review and lead Inventory section

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

• This position may require up to 10% travel based on business needs.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 5-6 years of experience, including direct experience in supply/ demand planning

• Comfort with handling ambiguous/vague information is required to drive, thrive, and give directions in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environment.

• Proven ability to identify appropriate methods to collect and analyze a diverse set of data and understand supply chain issues to develop appropriate solutions based on the findings.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to act as a change agent and adapt to changing business and organizational dynamics is required. Strong partner and influencer to support broader E2E goals.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other supply chain management software.

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a Consumer, packaged goods or FDA-regulated industry covering multiple markets & product technologies is preferred.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, and More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups 

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

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