Head of Demand Planning, Operations

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

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are 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 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. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and finance teams to integrate product launches, promotions, and business insights into the demand plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitization of demand planning processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Ensure compliance with corporate planning policies and implement scalable, standardized processes that support business agility.
• Provide strategic leadership to the demand planning team, fostering a high­ performance culture focused on KPI delivery, ownership, and professional development.
• Partner with regional and global teams to adopt best practices and planningcapabilities that support cost-effective stock availability and supply chain resilience.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to co-design and implement planning solutions that meet the evolving needs of the Japan market.

Required Skill & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management
• Deep familiarity with SAP planning tools.
• People management experience in 5 years
• Experience in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
• Proven track record of successfully leading demand planning initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross­ functional teams

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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