03 Oct
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Kenvue
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Toronto
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:Senior Demand PlannerWhat we doAt 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 AreOur 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:Demand Planning LeadLocation:North America, Canada, Ontario, TorontoWork Location:ハイブリッドWhat you will doThe Senior Demand Planner works closely with Demand Manager, Supply planning, Trade Customization, Project Management and Commercial teams including Marketing, and Sales Strategy to develop Consensus Forecasts for New and Existing products through Integrated Business Planning Process. They manage the SKU shipment forecast development to meet Brand and Supply objectives and attain MAPE & Bias targets for forecast accuracy.Key ResponsibilitiesOwns Shipment Forecast at SKU and Brand level in the assigned Brands within his/her FranchiseLeads monthly forecasting meeting(s) and prepares supporting content (known now as Demand Supply Review (DSR)) and contributes to Internal Reconciliation Review (IRR)Establishes collaborative relationships with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, Finance, Trade Customization, and Sales StrategyUses Sales and Customer insights and data to inform the business plan and SKU forecastPerforms appropriate Statistical Analysis using shipment, consumption, and other sources of dataWorks closely with Marketing and Customer Strategy to devise, prepare,
and establish Current Product ForecastsAssists in preparing appropriate cannibalization assumptionsWorks closely with Trade Customization and Customer Strategy to prepare Special Pack/Pre-Pack forecastsLeverages SKU forecast performance results to drive discussion in Demand Supply ReviewHelps define, prepare and publish key metrics reports to others within the department and across other departmentsManages process & system improvement projectsSupports long-term strategic business plan and financial plan updatesFacilitate the inclusion of SKU vulnerability impacts to business plan and SKU forecastSupports Slow Moving & Obsolete Inventory Management ProcessTrains & Mentors planners and cross-functional colleaguesDepartment Data Lead for functional and master data for Demand PlanningProvides System Support around forecasting setup, maintenance, and general product hierarchy and makes recommendations for improvementsTroubleshoots System & Reporting IssuesWhat we are looking forRequired QualificationsRequired: Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Management Science, Mathematics or StatisticsMinimum 4-6 years of experience in a supply chain or sales operations/category management or logistics or analytics functionExperience preferred in forecasting and demand planning in fast-moving consumer packaged goodsAdvanced knowledge of MS Excel as well as Business Warehouse reporting tools (e.G. Cognos, SAP BW, SAP BI HANA)Experience and proficiency of SAP and APO or other forecasting softwareOther skills and experience:Strong analytical, systems and numeracy skills with capability to master complexityDemonstrated bias for continuous improvement, problem solving,
change managementGroup collaboration expertise – as team member and team leaderStrong judgment and decision-making abilityComfortable with ambiguitySuperior team player who keeps calm under challenging situationsStrategy and systems thinking perspectivesExcellent partnering and communication skillsAbility to effectively influence across levels and functionsStrong customer focus (internal & external)Strong Business AcumenAbility to work within cross functional teams and independentlyDetail-oriented with understanding of big pictureStrong Analytical Capabilities & System KnowledgeDesired QualificationsMBA is an assetIBF, APICS and/or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is an assetWhat's in it for youAnnual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:$72,000.00 - $116,150.00This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.BenefitsCompetitive Benefit Package*Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!Learning & Development OpportunitiesKenvuer Impact NetworksThis 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.Kenvue incorporates Artificial Intelligence into our recruitment process to enhance job postings and streamline the sorting and screeningofapplications, helping attract a qualified candidate pool. Our experienced team will review and select the top applicants, ensuring that human judgment guides our hiring decisions. For more information, please refer to our Careers Privacy Policy.Vacancy: This job posting is for an existing, currently vacant position.
📌 Senior Demand Planner (Toronto)
🏢 Kenvue
📍 Toronto