Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Senior Demand Planner

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, click here.

Role reports to:
Demand Planning Lead

Location:
North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Work Location:
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What you will do
The 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 Responsibilities

Owns Shipment Forecast at SKU and Brand level in the assigned Brands within his/her Franchise

Leads 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 Strategy

Uses Sales and Customer insights and data to inform the business plan and SKU forecast

Performs appropriate Statistical Analysis using shipment, consumption, and other sources of data

Works closely with Marketing and Customer Strategy to devise, prepare, and establish Recent Product Forecasts





Assists in preparing appropriate cannibalization assumptions

Works closely with Trade Customization and Customer Strategy to prepare Special Pack/Pre-Pack forecasts

Leverages SKU forecast performance results to drive discussion in Demand Supply Review

Helps define, prepare and publish key metrics reports to others within the department and across other departments

Manages process & system improvement projects

Supports long-term strategic business plan and financial plan updates

Facilitate the inclusion of SKU vulnerability impacts to business plan and SKU forecast

Supports Slow Moving & Obsolete Inventory Management Process

Trains & Mentors planners and cross-functional colleagues

Department Data Lead for functional and master data for Demand Planning

Provides System Support around forecasting setup, maintenance, and general product hierarchy and makes recommendations for improvements

Troubleshoots System & Reporting Issues

What we are looking for
Required Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Management Science, Mathematics or Statistics

Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a supply chain or sales operations/category management or logistics or analytics function

Experience preferred in forecasting and demand planning in fast-moving consumer packaged goods

Advanced 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 software

Other skills and experience:

Strong analytical, systems and numeracy skills with capability to master complexity

Demonstrated bias for continuous improvement, problem solving, change management

Group collaboration expertise – as team member and team leader

Solid judgment and decision-making ability

Comfortable with ambiguity

Superior team player who keeps calm under challenging situations





Strategy and systems thinking perspectives

Excellent partnering and communication skills

Ability to effectively influence across levels and functions

Strong customer focus (internal & external)

Strong Business Acumen

Ability to work within cross functional teams and independently

Detail-oriented with understanding of big picture

Strong Analytical Capabilities & System Knowledge

Desired Qualifications

MBA is an asset

IBF, APICS and/or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is an asset

What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:$72,000.00 - $116,150.00

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

Benefits

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.

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.

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Vacancy: This job posting is for an existing, currently vacant position.

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📌 Senior Demand Planner (Ontario)
🏢 Kenvue
📍 Ontario