.DescriptionKenvue is currently recruiting for: Demand Planner (Maternity Leave)Who We AreAt 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. Ourglobal 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 lives 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! Join us in shaping our future - and yours.What You Will DoThe Demand Planner is responsible for evaluating demands from internal customers, preparing comprehensive demand plans, maintaining appropriate forecast plans, facilitating internal forecast discussions, conducting monthly demand business reviews, implementing and managing data integrity processes, developing and reviewing performance metrics, coordinating the analysis of monthly demand, resolving gaps between financial and statistical forecasts, recommending outsourcing if demand exceeds capacity, and producing and reviewing monthly reports: MAPE, BIAS; Inventory, SLOBS, and OTIF D.Main activities:Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned products and markets, utilizing statistical forecasting tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Analyze historical sales data and market trends to identify demand patterns and opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to understand market trends and customer needs to ensure accurate demand forecasting.Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.Identify and communicate potential supply chain disruptions and work with cross-functional teams to develop contingency plans.Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to increase accuracy and efficiency.Provide regular reports and analysis to management on demand planning performance and market trends.Develop and maintain comprehensive demand plans for specific business unit(s) / product line(s) in alignment with internal customer demands.Analyze internal capacity and develop plans to align supply and demand to meet customer requirements.Facilitate interim forecast discussions and updates with supply chain partners and internal cross-functional business partners to clarify demand requirements and drive improvements in forecast accuracy.Conduct monthly demand business reviews and coordinate the analysis of monthly demand to ensure accuracy and identify trends.Implement and manage forecasting software and supporting systems to improve forecasting accuracy
