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About the Role
Kenvue is seeking a Head of Demand Planning, Operations to provide leadership and guidance on demand and supply planning processes, develop solutions, and build effective relationships with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead demand planning strategies for the Japanese market, aligned with business objectives and regional supply chain goals.
- Own and enhance the IBP process, ensuring forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment and ways of working.
- Analyze market trends, customer demand, and sales data to generate accurate forecasts and optimize inventory levels for both core and customized products.
- 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 planning capabilities 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.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management.
- Deep familiarity with SAP planning tools.
- 5 years of people management experience.
- 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.
Skills
- Demand Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- SAP Planning Tools
- S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Location
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- Tokyo-To
- Chiyoda
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain management
- 5 years of people management experience
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.