RAMET IBP lead

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

RAMET IBP lead

This position reports to AMET Operations Director and is based at Dubai, UAE

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.

Role reports to: AMET Operations Director

Location: Dubai, UAE Travel %: 10%

What you will do

The RAMET IBP lead is responsible for both process/skill and operational aspects of the Demand Planning (IBP) process within the Russia, Africa, Middle East and Turkey cluster.

Key Process & Skills Responsibilities:

• Lead and shape the Plan Transformation action plan for RAMET to improve forecast accuracy and drive up RAMET’s adoption of IBP process.

• Facilitate the standardization of tools, approaches and data across all RAMET regions.

• Drive up planning skills of AMET planners and facilitate the DP community of practice.

• Coordinate actions between regional and local teams, pull regional resources where needed.

• Adapt and develop new approaches & tools to improve planning in RAMET. Drive innovation, digitization and automation.

Key Operational Responsibilities:

• Montor, challenge and be able to explain the weekly demand submissions.

• Aggregate the outcomes of root cause analysis and be able to summarize / explain forecast accuracy performance at RAMET level.

• Facilitate the monthly Exec. S&OP meeting.

• Ensure alignment between S&OP and finance planning processes.

• Be the focal point for any demand related queries from RSP.

• Represent RAMET in the SR meetings.

• Monitor and understand forecast error, drive self-improvement cycle through root cause analysis.

Main interactions:

• AMET & Russia Supply Chain Directors and Sub-cluster SC leaders

• RAMET commercial sub-cluster leaders

• RAMET Demand Planning teams

• EMEA SC Organization

• Global GPEX Organization

Reporting to this role:

• AMET master data & customization

• AMET data analyst & PMO

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Qualifications

• University degree in Logistics or Engineering. MBA or business qualification is a plus. Certification from accredited organizations is a plus (ie. APICS, IBF).

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in operational or strategic Supply Chain roles required within relevant, comparable companies that have large, complex (matrix) organizations.

• Experience in FMCG industry and in in leading / implementing the IBP process.

• Understanding of the entire value chain and its primary activities and an excellent knowledge of the main elements, dynamics, and drivers in the supply forecasting and planning processes.

• Experience and a clear understanding of the market environment with a focus on the various logistics & commercial operating models that are in use in RAMET.

• Ability in identifying, developing and executing process improvement initiatives. This includes project and program management skills. Continuous improvement mindset with track record of leading change projects.

• Well-developed business management capability, and a keen understanding of the business equation and how business and supply chain decisions impact financials (P&L, Balance Sheet).

• Strong leadership and influence skills, able to bring vision to a group and cross departments by showing a strong customer centric mindset.

• Capable of operating within matrix organizations, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate large amounts of information leading to sound conclusions for effective decision making.

• A positive minded team player and a change agent, great cross-functional collaborator.

• Excellent communicator in English, able to summarize well complex issues and use the right detail of data to support decision making.

• A dynamic and self-driven personality, willing to go the extra mile even in periods of high workload.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package

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

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

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

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Arab Emirates-Dubai-Dubai Job Function Inventory Planning/Control