Essential Health Innovation Demand Planning Manager

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

APAC Regional Segment Demand Planning Lead

This position reports into the IBP Excellence Director and is based at Singapore

Who we are

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® Brand Adhesive Bandages 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. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of 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.

What will you do

The APAC Innovation Demand Planning Manager is responsible for the overall innovation demand planning process including Forecasting, Market PIPO management, and Demand portfolio alignment. This involves playing a key role in market demand reviews to drive alignment between the markets and the region to improve the quality of assumptions in innovation forecasting. The candidate shall also support the regional segment Portfolio Management Review (PMR) to provide data to drive decisions related to innovation pipeline sufficiency and SKU productivity optimization to maintain a healthy portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Construction

• Develop an unbiased forecast for new product launches for all markets/clusters within APAC region falling under the segment
• Gather all assumptions from the relevant stakeholders as per the assumption management tool
• Drive demand forecast alignment in market demand review with commercial team.
• Ensure strong process adherence in DR by leveraging on DR as the one and only forum to discuss any changes related innovation assumptions before highlighting as a trigger event (if needed) into innovation governance forums.
• Coordinate with market and regional supply team to optimize market PIPO strategy to reduce SLOB and maximize service delivery.

Process Monitoring and Establishment

• Track and review gap in execution vs assumption for agile forecast management, and to document learnings for future reference via post launch reviews.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine demand planning processes, incorporating best practices and scale up at regional level to enhance results.

Segment Portfolio Demand Management

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure that demand forecast, opportunities, and out of plan accelerator projects are closely aligned with innovation stage/gate movements.
• Drive cross functional teams’ alignment on the planning of opportunities and accelerator plans in terms of feasibility, timings, investment sufficiency, and resource management
• Drive SKU optimization via appropriate portfolio life cycle management to improve SKU productivity
• Data Management
• Work closely with segment finance to maintain SKU financials as per latest financial charter post innovation governance approvals
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all forums related to innovation management in PLW

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, operations research, or a related field. Supply Chain Certification (APICS, IBF) desirable. Years of Experience: >7 years
• Deep mastery in demand planning and new product launch management
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability in dissecting data, identifying patterns, and drawing actionable insights.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with advanced demand planning tools and software. (e.g., SAP APO) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align detailed forecasts with strategic business objectives.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships across departments.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and adjust plans and strategies in response to changing business conditions.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• An opportunity to partner with leadership teams in bringing in the best talent on board!

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