Description Kenvue is currently recruiting for: Demand Planner This position reports to E2E Supply Chain Senior Manager and is based in Pomezia - Santa Palomba.
Who we are 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 Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love.
Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the life of 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!
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What you will do The Demand Planner is responsible for the generation of the SKU - level operations forecast for a specific portfolio of brands, the Demand tactical portion of the S&OP process and for driving cross-functional alignment to the forecast each month.
The LDP is responsible for maintaining the forecast in SAP and for managing the forecast in SAP from the aggregate parent code through to the material/DC split level.
Key Responsibilities • Analyzes current and historical shipment trends, distribution changes,POS data, and trade inventory levels in order to appropriately develop a SKU - level forecast in SAP.
• Responsible for reflecting market intelligence into the forecast (such as brand strategy, pipeline goal, consumer c ampaigns).
• Utilizes statistical forecast modeling to develop forecast baselines and uses the statistical model as the primarily forecast driver where appropriate.
- N/A for EMEA - (Foresight).
• Responsible for facilitating the local S&OP process.
Outcome of this process is to align on one operational SKU - level forecast across functions.
• Understands and highlights key change items that are driving gap vs.the Latest Estimate Business Plan/Financial Targets.
• Makes recommendation to close gap as appropriate.
• Partners with Display Project Planners to plan for di splay activity, adding in both placeholder/dependent demand requirements and decrementing base demand accordingly due to open stock cannibalization estimates.
• Responsible for ensuring forecast is splitting appropriatelyacross weekly buckets/locations via proportional factors in SAP.
Proactively communicates pertinent demand information to supply planners, particularly items that require supply plan changes within lead - time.
• Support of new product forecasting process in cooperation with local commercial teams.
• Monitors actual monthly sales and adjust demand models as appropriate.
• Reporting some or all of the following Metrics: MAPE, BIAS, OTIF, Demand Completeness What we are looking for Required Qualifications • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large amounts of data are required.
• MS Office knowledge at a relevant level (focus on Excel) • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to execute communications at all levels of the organization.
• Degree in Economics or Management Engineering.
What's in it for you • Competitive Total Rewards Package* • Learning & Development Opportunities • Employee Resource Groups *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 business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.