Regional Inventory Lead - Apac

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Regional Inventory Lead - APAC

This position reports to APAC Integrated Performance Lead 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 you will do

This individual is responsible to implement, monitor, measure, analyze and improve inventory / SLOB OKR. The APAC Inventory Lead will own the inventory & SLOB performance management process and governance model for the Asia Pacific End-to-end (E2E) Supply Chain operations.This role will be responsible for ideating , scientific target setting leveraging external & internal benchmarking , monthly reporting & analysis, future projection, and proactive decisions / actions with AKOLT ( Regional Operations Leadership team) via governance process.

• Owns the execution of APAC inventory performance management process and governance

• Plan and implement a comprehensive inventory management strategy across all nodes of supply chain aligned with the business strategy, goals, and objectives

• Benchmark regionally and globally on the best practices to address any inventory improvement opportunities and deploys best practices to drive performance improvement or bridge any performance gaps.

• Leads the target setting of inventory performance metrics using data & analytics and in partnership with F&A, Cluster, Franchise and Supply chain functions. Work with various stakeholders to promote high performance and feedback culture.

• Drive implementation & deployment of advanced analytical tools and process improvement process from global GVC team

• Lead and ensure the implementation of inventory policies, standards, technologies, and procedures

• Lead the quarterly process of Inventory component calculation (Base + Events) to achieve the most optimal balance of service, inventory and cost within the current network and demonstrated performance

• Accountable for setting targets at the Country/Market level and streamlining monthly/quarterly inventory projections.

• Responsible for achieving GI/DOS, NI/DIO and Inventory Health Target.

• Ensures inventory plans meet both customer service and inventory targets (IBP and Financial Plan)

• Projects SLOB and minimizes SLOB expense by analyzing drivers and seeking structural improvement opportunities.

• Leads process of analyzing Inventory Drivers in actuals and projections to provide input and insights into financial reporting and Planning process.

• Leads development of the Inventory Optimization Program that improves business outcomes through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and process improvements on a cross functional level and aligned with the planning and financial cycle.

• Ensures Inventory Management is part of IBP process, including providing inventory projections and transparency of risks and opportunities. Participates in Reconciliation and Executive IBP forums.

• Lead AIM ( Advance Inventory Management tool ) and other Key tool deployment

What we are looking for

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*

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

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.