Senior Demand Planner

Mcneil Ab; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Vacation

Volunteer Time & More!

Learning & Development Opportunities

Kenvuer Impact Networks

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead SKU-level demand forecasting within the IBP framework in a hybrid North America-based role. You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Planning to build accurate demand plans using SAP Demand Planning and monitor forecast accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to handle multiple projects in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 4 years of business experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including vLookups and pivot tables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a matrix environment with initiative.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop SKU-level demand forecasts using SAP DP within the IBP process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations, CPFR, Finance, & Supply Planning) to inform demand plans.
• Quantify forecast gaps and lead cross-functional forecast reviews; monitor MAPE and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Demand Planner

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.

Role reports to

Regional Senior Demand Planning Manager

Location

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location

Hybrid

What you will do

The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for:

• Developing SKU-level operational forecasts for a number of products within an assigned portfolio via coordination of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes using SAP Demand Planning functionality.
• Interacting regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations, CPFR, Finance, & Supply Planning and will utilize historical order and shipment data, current POS trends, trade inventory data, and promotional activity information to develop the best possible demand plans for new and existing products.
• Quantifying and communicating forecast gaps, leading cross-functional forecast reviews in accordance with the IBP process standards, and maintaining responsibilities for MAPE and Forecast Accuracy metrics and to identify areas of improvement.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
• A minimum of 4 years business experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel (i.e. vLookups, pivot tables) is required.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives and work independently while demonstrating initiative is required.
• The ability to work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist is required.

This position will be based out of Kenvue HQ located in Summit, NJ and may require up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in supply chain management or supporting supply chain preferably
• Manufacturing, distribution, customer service and/or planning is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Forecasting preferred
• Experience in the Consumer industry or other FDA regulated industry is preferred.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Lean, Six-Sigma or Process Excellence training and/or certification is preferred.

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$90,100.00 - $127,200.00

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

• 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.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.