Packaging Supplier Excellence Engineer

Packaging Supplier Excellence Engineer

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:

Dir Gbl Head Pkg Ops Supplier Excellence

Location:

Asia Pacific, Thailand, Bangkok, Bangkok

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

The Supplier Excellence Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the company's suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the personal care industry and a proven track record of driving supplier excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, ESG) to drive supplier executional excellence

• Partner with Procurement, Quality, and ESG to establish and enhance packaging supplier technical assessment

• Develop and implement supplier performance metrics and scorecards based on the needs of Packaging, Procurement, Quality and ESG partners

• Conduct supplier audits and technical assessments to identify core capabilities and expertise in materials, product design, and processing/conversion technologies as well as areas for improvement

• Co-lead with Procurement in establishing Packaging Supplier Joint Business Planning and sourcing strategies to partner with suppliers across different tiers (i.e. packaging components, material, technology, molds, etc.) to co-develop/tap into innovation based on supplier’s expertise

• Unlock value and drive agility partnering with packaging suppliers and external labs to establish Supplier Package Testing certification program, enabling our supplier base to conduct package testing for Kenvue

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional/global packaging suppliers ensuring strategic partnerships, regular performance evaluations and develop continuous improvement plans

• In partnership with Procurement, co-lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes to ensure the availability of high quality, cost-effective packaging materials and services

• In partnership with Supplier Quality, drive supplier performance metrics, conduct regular supplier assessments, and implement corrective action plans as necessary to maintain high standards of quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent specialization.

• 4+ years of experience in Plastics Molding Supplier Quality Management or related field

• LEAN Manufacturing experience

• Strong knowledge of plastic molding materials, technologies, and processes

• Strong knowledge of packaging quality standards

• Knowledge of root cause analysis to address plastic molding issues

• Experience in the personal care industry preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%

Kenvue is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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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