Demand Planner

20時間前


Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo-To, Chiyoda Kenvue ¥4,800,000 - ¥6,500,000 per year

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

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

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Role reports to:

Senior Manager - Plan Retail

Location:

Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo-To, Chiyoda

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

What you will do

The Demand & Supply Planner responsible for responsible for ensuring competitive customer service levels in the Japan market while optimizing inventory investments based on demand plans aligned with commercial strategies. This role plays a critical part in supply chain operations, leading Integrated Business Planning (IBP) discussions to make informed decisions on demand and supply. Success hinges on effective stakeholder communication, a deep grasp of supply chain dynamics, agility in responding to unexpected events, proactive planning, and aligning initiatives with supply capabilities.

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

Key Stakeholders:

  • Marketing/Sales team members & Leadership teams

  • Demand Planning Manager

  • Regional Supply Planning team

  • Local Finance teams

  • Regional Planning Excellence teams

  • Regional Analytics teams

  • Customer Service / Deliver / Quality teams

What we are looking for

Required 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

  • Proficient in Japanese in speaking, writing and reading and business level in English

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in SAP APO and ECC or other ERP system

  • Power BI tools is a plus

【ポジション概要】

Demand & Supply Planner(需要・供給プランナー)は、日本市場における競争力のある顧客サービスレベルを確保しつつ、需要予測に基づいた在庫投資の最適化を図る役割です。商業戦略と連動した需給計画を通じて、サプライチェーン全体の意思決定をリードする重要なポジションです。

この職務は、IBP(統合事業計画)のリード、社内外ステークホルダーとの連携、需給ギャップの特定と解決、在庫最適化、予測精度向上などを通じて、柔軟かつ計画的なサプライチェーン運営を実現します。

【主な職務内容】

  • 日本国内のIBP(統合事業計画)プロセスを主導し、APSC(アジア太平洋サプライチェーン)と連携して、供給能力を最大限に活用しながら在庫を最適化し、事業成長を支援する
  • フランチャイズチーム内でIBPプロセスを推進し、主要な関係者と協業して最新のトレンドや事業戦略に沿った月次ローリング予測を整合
  • SKU(品目)単位で24か月間のローリング予測を作成
  • 需要と供給のギャップを特定し、関係者と連携して解決策を提案
  • 売上トレンドと予測誤差を分析し、予測精度向上と在庫最適化の機会を発見
  • 顧客サービスレベルを維持しつつ、適正な安全在庫レベルをAPSCと合意
  • フランチャイズチームと連携し、在庫関連の改善機会を評価・提案
  • MAPEやBias、OTIF(納期遵守率)の因果分析を行い、改善計画を立案
  • プロジェクトマネジメントチームやAPSCと協力し、発売前の需給計画を調整・実行
  • 製品発売後の需要・供給管理により、顧客満足と在庫水準の最適化を実現

【主な関係部署・ステークホルダー】

  • マーケティング/営業チーム
  • 需要計画マネージャー
  • 地域サプライ計画チーム
  • ファイナンスチーム(国内)
  • 地域プランニングエクセレンスチーム
  • 地域アナリティクスチーム
  • カスタマーサービス/品質/納品関連チーム

【応募資格】

必須要件:

  • 学士号または同等の経験
  • 需要予測、販売予測、在庫/供給管理などの実務経験3年以上
  • 優れたコミュニケーション能力と、関係者と協力して議論をリードできる協調性
  • 優先順位の変化に柔軟に対応できるスケジュール管理能力と組織力
  • Microsoft Excel、PowerPoint、Wordの使用スキル
  • 日本語での会話・読み書きが堪能であり、英語でのビジネス対応も可能な方

歓迎要件:

  • SAP APO、ECC、その他ERPシステムの使用経験
  • Power BIなどのデータ分析ツールの使用経験があると尚可

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