Trade Customization Project Lead (18 month contract)

Mcneil Ab; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Trade Customization Project Lead for a 18-month contract in Toronto, hybrid work. You will drive innovative solutions, lead projects from design to governance, and manage key metrics with suppliers and cross-functional partners.

Required 5-7 years in a related role, undergraduate degree, and strong MS Office, communication, and negotiation skills. English; French a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree is required.
• 5-7 years in a similar or related role, including project management and/or supply chain management.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Knowledge of customers, the retail environment and their expectations related to product and promotions.
• 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 and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead new projects from design to governance for Trade Customization portfolio.
• Drive Unit Fill Rate, inventory, profit, and other key metrics.
• Market research including competitive designs and regional adaptations.
• Coordinate with brands and TC suppliers to align with brand strategies and QA.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to support customer promo strategies.
• Improve TC processes and deliver cost savings through supplier collaboration.
• Participate in governance meetings and present new designs/projects.
• Manage project spending and provide costing estimates before governance.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Education

Undergraduate degree

5-7 years' experience in a similar or related role

Tools

SAP

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 ,.

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.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• 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.

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