Senior Demand Planner

Johnson & Johnson - Fort Washington, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Washington, PA

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Demand Planner at Kenvue is responsible for developing SKU-level operational forecasts for products within an assigned portfolio, supporting the Integrate Business Planning (IBP) process. This role involves analyzing various data sources to create accurate demand plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate demand changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain, and improve SKU-level forecast in SAP APO Demand Planning for open stock and display codes to meet MAPE & Bias targets.
• Analyze statistical forecasts, historical orders and shipment data, current POS trends, trade inventory data, and promotional activity information to develop demand plans for new & existing products.
• Support the IBP process by leading Pre-Demand Reviews and providing recommendations for forecast improvements to the commercial organization.
• Proactively communicate demand changes and background of the changes to the Supply Planning organization.
• Interact regularly with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Customer Strategy, Sales Operations, CPFR, Finance & Supply Planning.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
• A minimum of 4 years business experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel (i.e. vLookups, pivot tables) is required.
• The ability to work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist is required.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of experience in the area of supply chain management or supporting supply chain preferably manufacturing, distribution, customer service and/or planning is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Forecasting preferred.
• Experience in the Consumer industry or other FDA regulated industry is preferred.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Lean, Six-Sigma or Process Excellence training and/or certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Volunteer Time
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups