Head of Demand Planning, Operations

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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, clickhere.

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What you will do

Head of Demand Planning, Operations is responsible for providing leadership and guidance on demand and supply planning processes, developing solutions to various problems, and building effective relationships with key suppliers and internal/external client groups:

Key responsibiIities

• Developand lead demandplanningstrategiesfortheJapanese market,alignedwith business objectives and regional supply chain goals.
• Own and enhance the IBP process, ensuring forecastaccuracy,cross-functionalalignment and ways of working
• Analyze market trends, customer demand, and sales datatogenerateaccurate forecasts and optimize inventory levels for both core and customizedproducts.

• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and finance teams to integrateproduct launches, promotions, and business insights into the demandplan.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitization of demand planning processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Ensure compliance with corporate planning policies and implement scalable, standardized processes that support business agility.
• Provide strategic leadership to the demand planning team, fostering a high­ performance culture focused on KPI delivery, ownership, and professionaldevelopment.
• Partner with regional and global teams to adopt best practices andplanningcapabilities that support cost-effective stock availability and supply chainresilience.
• Champion cross-functional collaborationto co-design and implementplanning solutions that meet the evolving needs of the Japanmarket.

What we are lookingfor

Required Skill & Experience

• 8+years ofexperiencein demandplanningor supplychainmanagement
• Deep familiaritywith SAPplanningtools.
• People managementexperiencein 5years
• Experience in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
• Proventrack record ofsuccessfullyleadingdemandplanning initiativesin afast-pacedenvironment
• Stronganalytical skills withthe ability tointerpretdata and makeinformeddecisions
• Excellentcommunication andinterpersonal skillsto collaborate effectivelywithcross­ functionalteams

Kenvueisproudtobe an EqualOpportunityEmployer.Allqualifiedapplicants willreceiveconsiderationforemploymentbased on meritwithoutregardtorace,color,religion,sex, sexual orientation,genderidentity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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