Trade Customization Project Lead

Kenvue; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Volunteer time

Learning & development

Impact networks

Job summary

Kenvue in Toronto is seeking a Trade Customization Project Lead for an 18-month contract to drive innovative solutions and govern projects from design to rollout.

You'll lead the Trade Customization portfolio, deliver key metrics such as Unit Fill Rate, CIP reviews, and inventory, and partner with external suppliers and internal teams to align with brand strategies and customer needs. Hybrid work in North America with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 5–7 years in a similar or related role incl. project and/or supply chain management.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Knowledge of customers, retail environment, and promotions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and lead new projects from design to governance.
• Conduct market research and benchmark competitor designs.
• Coordinate with brands and TC suppliers to align with strategies.
• Support customer promotional strategies with Sales and Marketing.
• Identify process improvements and align with business objectives.
• Participate in KPI reviews and governance meetings.
• Manage project spending and provide costing estimates ahead of governance.
• Transition approved projects to TC planning for execution.
• Deliver cost savings and sustainability improvements with suppliers.
• Partner with QA to mitigate compliance risks.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For a

Trade Customization Project Lead (18 month contract)

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

Supply Planning Manager

Location

North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Work Location

Hybrid

What You Will Do

As a key leader of trade customization team, this individual will be the lead in driving innovative solutions and lead new projects from design to governance for Kenvue Trade Customization portfolio. The role will be responsible for identifying process improvements and developing solutions that align with overall business objectives. They are accountable to deliver key metrics including Unit Fill Rate, CIPs, SLOB and inventory. This individual will maintain ongoing business relationship with our external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable to drive innovation and lead new projects from design to governance for Trade Customization portfolio. Responsible for new projects UFR (Unit Fill Rate), inventory, profit, and other key metrics.
• Bring innovative solutions to commercial teams through conducting market research including competitive designs, and/or Kenvue designs from other regions
• Liaison between brands and TC suppliers to ensure designs are aligned with Brand strategies, QA compliance and customer requirements
• Collaborates with Sales and Marketing partners to in support of Customer promotional strategies and recommend appropriate course of action for the development of Trade Promotions programs.
• Identify process improvements within TC and develop solutions that align with overall process and business objectives
• Provide on-going feedback and assessment of current TC suppliers through attending KPI reviews, Capacity and planning reviews, CIP reviews and QBR
• Support Trade Customization RFP renewal process for supplier selection when appropriate
• Participate in governance meetings to represent new design/projects (PMR and Display/Bonus governance):
• Responsible in managing spending for new projects in line with target expectations, including ensuring costing estimates are provided ahead of governance meeting.
• Accountable to transition approved projects to TC planning team for execution
• Deliver cost savings (or cost avoidance) and sustainability improvement through working with suppliers to develop innovative solutions.
• Partner with QA risk mitigate any compliance concerns.

Required Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Undergraduate degree
• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar or related role, including project management and/or supply chain management.
• Proficient in MS Office software
• Knowledge of the Customers, the retail environment and their expectations related to product and promotions.
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment – demonstrates ability to work and effectively manage priorities.
• Effective communication, ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Track record at working at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Solid interpersonal skills, maintaining effective working relationships with external suppliers (Third Party Packaging Contractors and Component Vendors) as well as numerous internal cross-functional business partners.

Desired Qualifications

• SAP knowledge an asset
• Prior people management experience an asset.
• English a must, French is an asset.

What’s In It For You

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:$92,600.00 - $142,600.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region
• 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 merit 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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