Associate Manager, Regional Supply Planning
About this position
Responsibilities
• Creates and manages master production schedule/ supply plan, from the aggregation of Kenvue market net requirements to the delivery of products to the respective Kenvue market distribution centers (DC) or customer.
• To carry out capacity planning as required for supply sites. Identifies and communicate on constraints and works with relevant teams to develop solutions to potential supply disruptions. In the event of supply constraints, decides on the stock allocation across markets to achieve business goals; implement fair-share stock allocation whenever necessary.
• Collaborates with markets to understand dynamics in the local market and incorporate this understanding in the MPS and capacity planning activities.
• Ensures planning master data is accurate and develops and implements supply planning rules, standards, and process to support the overall planning agenda.
• Drives agility for sites and Franchises managed by working with cross-functional teams to plan and execute strategies and initiatives to improve responsiveness, lead times and inventory.
• Supports innovations, product life cycle, network and other projects by providing insights from a Planning point-of-view.
• Simulates different planning scenarios to be used as guides in the decision-making process.
• Assumes a lead role on specific cross-Franchise initiatives such as Plan Powerhouse, master data, process improvement projects, etc.
• Directly manages Planning Specialist, contractors or interns as applicable.
• May act as deputy lead and is aware and involved in critical projects and key issues beyond the market and Franchises directly managed.
Requirements
• University degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain or other relevant qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply/ demand planning in consumer goods or similar industries
• Relevant experience in end-to-end supply chain processes
• Experience with ERP (SAP) & Planning Systems (APO/ O