Regional Planning Senior Manager

Regional Planning Senior 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:

Senior Director E2E Self Care EMEA

Locatie:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz

Werklocatie:

Hybride

Wat je gaat doen

Who we are

At Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, 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

What will you do 

Position Overview:

The Regional Planning Senior Manager will lead the supply planning team, focusing primarily on the Cough & Cold and Pain need states. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal product supply to support consumer satisfaction and drive business growth. The position oversees the Madrid Site Production Planning Team and manages planning for multiple External Manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of “Regional end-to-end Supply Planners” and Plant Supply Planning Manager, responsible for ensuring reliable supply across the 0–24 month planning horizon for EMEA and out-of-region markets. In this role, the teams will lead the execution from Net Requirements Planning to Finished Goods delivery to Kenvue distribution centers across markets and clusters.
• Shape team objectives, set priorities, and ensure adherence to processes, training, and development plans.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide clear development roadmaps for team members to reach their full potential.

Operational responsibilities:

• Own and deliver key performance indicators (KPIs), such as OTIF-D (Service Level), DOS and GI Low (Inventory),Schedule Attainment....
• Proactively identify and resolve performance gaps in collaboration with in-market supply chain teams and internal/external manufacturing partners.
• Lead the execution of Finished Goods Inventory Strategies, focusing on minimizing slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory through close collaboration with market supply chain teams and project management for product transitions
• Define and drive programs to improve agility, reliability, and overall supply chain efficiency (DBNR, RLT, MOQ...).
• Partner with our MAKE organization and key external partners to drive a step-change in agility and reliability for our customers and consumers.
• Collaborate with Market Supply Chain Teams to align demand shaping with end-to-end supply chain goals.
• Work with “Out of Region” Planning Teams to drive process improvements, enhance agility, and maintain strong service levels.
• Serve as a key business partner to various functions across the supply chain network, including Production, Quality, Project Management, Finance, and Regional Supply Chain Teams (Planning, Source, Make, GPEX, etc.).
• Maintain active engagement with stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of regional and global supply chain strategies like digitalization, IBP,...

This position requires travel up to 10%.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Economics, Operations, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience across diverse supply chain functions, with a minimum of 3 years in planning roles (regional, market, or factory level).
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within global, complex organizational structures.
• Inspiring and dedicated leader who fosters accountability, motivates teams, and brings energy to every interaction.
• Expertise in SAP R/3, SAP APO, and/or OMP, with demonstrated ability to optimize existing system capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of synthesizing large data sets into actionable insights for sound decision-making.
• Ability to navigate between strategic and tactical priorities (“zoom in and zoom out”).
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly in distilling complex details into concise executive summaries for leadership teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Selfcare or related industries.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, including lean methodologies and their implementation.

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