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Manufacturing - Operations
Manager, Self-Care Procurement
Manufacturing - Operations
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Remote / WFH
kenvue
Job Description
Full job description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Manager, Self-Care Procurement
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.
Role reports to:
Director Self Care EM Procurement NA
Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Demand Manager, Self Care - CCFS(cold, cough, flu season) is responsible for leading demand and supply planning processes to ensure cost-effective stock availability, managing regional demand planning staff, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive accurate forecasting and business-aligned solutions. You will provide leadership to optimize forecast accuracy, inventory management, and customer service levels while ensuring compliance with corporate policies:
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the end-to-end demand and supply planning processes for Self Care products within the CCFS domain, ensuring optimal stock availability, cost efficiency, and alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Innovate, develop, and implement predictive analytics models and compliant planning systems to forecast demand trends, optimize resource allocation, minimize supply chain disruptions, and maintain alignment with corporate policies and regional requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams to design, refine, and execute demand planning and supply chain processes that enhance responsiveness, agility, and strategic resolution of complex challenges in a dynamic market environment.
Develop, maintain, and nurture robust stakeholder engagement frameworks and strong partnerships with key suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional areas to translate market insights into actionable demand and supply strategies.
Manage, mentor, and supervise regional demand planning teams and master data management activities to ensure accurate statistical forecasting, supply planning accuracy, and integrity across all product categories.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by integrating emerging technologies, data-driven approaches, and strategic projects such as minimum order quantity reduction, lead time improvements, and synchronization to reduce forecast errors and enhance customer service levels.
Oversee inventory management strategies including safety stock optimization to maximize capital efficiency and proactively address potential disruptions through preparation and presentation of supply plans and inventory coverage reports to senior management.
Serve as the primary liaison between Sales & Marketing, Demand Planning, and Manufacturing plants to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and support for new product development and network projects through supply chain insights and scenario simulations.
Travel as necessary to support regional and international supply chain operations and stakeholder engagement.
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
8-10 years of progressive experience in demand and supply planning within complex supply chain environments.
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Manager, Self-Care Procurement
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.
Role reports to:
Director Self Care EM Procurement NA
Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Demand Manager, Self Care - CCFS(cold, cough, flu season) is responsible for leading demand and supply planning processes to ensure cost-effective stock availability, managing regional demand planning staff, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive accurate forecasting and business-aligned solutions. You will provide leadership to optimize forecast accuracy, inventory management, and customer service levels while ensuring compliance with corporate policies:
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the end-to-end demand and supply planning processes for Self Care products within the CCFS domain, ensuring optimal stock availability, cost efficiency, and alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
Innovate, develop, and implement predictive analytics models and compliant planning systems to forecast demand trends, optimize resource allocation, minimize supply chain disruptions, and maintain alignment with corporate policies and regional requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams to design, refine, and execute demand planning and supply chain processes that enhance responsiveness, agility, and strategic resolution of complex challenges in a dynamic market environment.
Develop, maintain, and nurture robust stakeholder engagement frameworks and strong partnerships with key suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional areas to translate market insights into actionable demand and supply strategies.
Manage, mentor, and supervise regional demand planning teams and master data management activities to ensure accurate statistical forecasting, supply planning accuracy, and integrity across all product categories.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by integrating emerging technologies, data-driven approaches, and strategic projects such as minimum order quantity reduction, lead time improvements, and synchronization to reduce forecast errors and enhance customer service levels.
Oversee inventory management strategies including safety stock optimization to maximize capital efficiency and proactively address potential disruptions through preparation and presentation of supply plans and inventory coverage reports to senior management.
Serve as the primary liaison between Sales & Marketing, Demand Planning, and Manufacturing plants to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and support for new product development and network projects through supply chain insights and scenario simulations.
Travel as necessary to support regional and international supply chain operations and stakeholder engagement.
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
8-10 years of progressive experience in demand and supply planning within complex supply chain environments.
