Chiyoda Kenvue

Demand Planner/Demand & Supply Planner

Kenvue is currently recruiting for this role.

This position reports to the Manager, Demand Planning and is located in Kudanshita, Tokyo, Japan.

About Us

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 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.

Job Summary

The Demand & Supply Planner will be responsible for ensuring competitive customer service levels in the Japan market while optimizing inventory investments based on demand plans aligned with commercial strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive discussion in country level IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process partnering with APSC, maximize supply capabilities to support business growth with optimal level of inventory
  • Lead local IBP processes within franchise team collaborating with key stakeholders in demand management, align on monthly rolling forecast in line with latest trend and business strategies
  • Generate 24 months rolling SKU wise forecasts
  • Identify demand/ supply gap vs business target, figure out opportunities to close gap partnering with key stakeholders
  • Analyze sales trend and forecast error to identify areas of opportunity for Forecast accuracy improvement & inventory optimization
  • Agree on optimal safety stock level with APSC to ensure customer service levels are met with effective level of inventory
  • Review inventory related opportunities with franchise team, ensure the business drives maximum financial return on its inventory
  • Carry out causal analysis for MAPE and Bias/OTIF (On Time/ In Full – on time delivery rate) and develops improvement plans
  • Partnering with project management team and APSC to ensure on-time demand/ supply planning and execution towards launch
  • Post-launch demand/supply management to achieve customer service and optimal inventory level

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree or relevant experience
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Demand/ Sales forecasting, Inventory / Supply management
  • Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset with the ability to lead discussions with key stakeholders
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Fluent in Japanese and business level in English

What We Offer:

  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Resource Groups

Salary:
¥500,000 - ¥700,000 per year

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