Manager, Site Materials Planning

Mcneil Ab; Guelph; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Manager, Site Materials Planning in Ontario, Canada. This onsite role leads the Guelph Supply Planning organization, overseeing MPS, Detailed Scheduling, and MRP to align production and material plans with service and financial goals.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in supply chain, 8+ years in planning/manufacturing, and 2+ years of people management. SAP expertise is essential for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 8+ years in manufacturing, supply chain, or planning.
• 2+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction and performance measures for Site Planning.
• Lead MPS, Detailed Scheduling, and MRP to create feasible plans.
• Ensure availability of raw materials and resolve supply constraints.
• Identify capacity constraints and optimize asset utilization.
• Lead iS&OP process and ensure accurate planning within SAP.
• Monitor KPIs via dashboards and drive improvement actions.
• Collaborate with Demand, Operations, Finance, and Quality teams.
• Support new product launches and planned shutdowns.

Skills

Supply planning

MRP

Inventory management

Capacity planning

S&OP

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP

Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Manager, Site Materials Planning

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:

SR SUPPLY PLANNING MANAGER CANADA

Location:

North America, Canada, Ontario, Guelph

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

This position is responsible for leading the Guelph Supply Planning organization, including Master Production Scheduling, Detailed Scheduling, and Material Requirements Planning, to ensure the development and execution of feasible production and material supply plans that support customer service, inventory, manufacturing, and financial objectives. The role integrates demand, supply, capacity, and inventory strategies into executable plans that ensure continuity of supply and operational excellence. As a member of both the Guelph Management Leadership Team (GuMLT) and the Canadian Supply Planning Leadership Team, the incumbent plays a key role in driving business performance, fostering a positive and inclusive site culture, building collaborative relationships with site and enterprise leaders, and supporting effective cross-functional decision-making and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic direction, objectives, and performance measures for the Site Planning organization and lead execution against established goals.
• Lead the Master Production Scheduling, Detailed Scheduling, and Material Requirements Planning functions to ensure the development of balanced and feasible production and material plans that support customer service, inventory, manufacturing, and financial objectives.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials required to support production requirements and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve supply constraints.
• Proactively identify short- and long-term capacity constraints and opportunities and collaborate with site leadership to optimize asset utilization and throughput.
• Lead the site Sales & Operations Planning (iS&OP) process and ensure accurate execution of planning activities, financial submissions, and planning calendars within SAP.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate key performance metrics through global dashboards, including service, inventory, SLOB, capacity utilization, schedule attainment, and other supply chain KPIs; develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Operations, Technical Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure an integrated approach to achieving business objectives.
• Support new product launches, line extensions, site projects, and planned shutdown activities by ensuring alignment of production and material supply plans.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement and Supply Planning teams to implement inventory optimization strategies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget and ensure effective utilization of planning resources.
• Lead, develop, and manage the performance, engagement, and succession planning of planning team personnel.
• Represent Supply Planning on site leadership initiatives and strategic projects, serving as the accountable supply chain representative on the Guelph Management Leadership Team (GuMLT).
• Represent the site within Planning Communities of Practice and other network forums to drive alignment, standardization, and continuous improvement across the supply chain network.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture while building strong working relationships with site and enterprise leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required. A focused degree in Supply Chain Management
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, planning, engineering or related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing teams OR people management is required.

Other skills and experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of supply planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory management, capacity planning, and S&OP/iS&OP processes.
• Strong proficiency with ERP and advanced planning systems, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP