Job Description

Manager, Supply Planning & Process Owner EMEA

What we do

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.

Who We Are

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. For more information, click here

Role reports to:

EMEA Planning Excellence Director

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Czechia, Prague, Prague

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Manager, Supply Planning & Process Owner EMEA

This position is based at Prague, Czech Republic

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®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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:

Position description

In EMEA, planning is at the heart of our End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain transformation—enabling us to deliver reliable service, optimize inventory and cost, and strengthen operational resilience. As we advance our Planning Transformation journey, we focus on anticipating supply risks and disruptions, building digital and analytical capabilities, and fostering an agile, collaborative supply planning organization that turns complexity into competitive advantage.

As a member of the EMEA Global Planning Excellence (GPEX) team, the Manager, Supply Planning & Business Process Owner (BPO) for Supply Planning (Finished Goods and / or Material management), plays a role in executing the EMEA Planning vision. This includes the adoption of advanced planning solutions (e.g., OMP), strengthening standardized supply planning processes (Finished Goods and / or Material management), embedding robust governance, and supporting new ways of working across the region.

The BPO manager will continuously support the supply planning performance—plan reliability, inventory management, and constraint handling—while building and sustaining capabilities across markets. By translating strategic priorities into practical, executable solutions and supporting change adoption, the BPO ensures the EMEA supply planning community is aligned, disciplined, and equipped to deliver consistent, high-quality plans.

Key responsibilities

1.Process Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation and improvement of standard supply planning processes and ways of working - Ensure regional adherence to core plan processes and practices thought structed monitoring (Audit, Governance).

• Execute initiatives to improve plan quality, service levels, and inventory performance.

• Identify process gaps and propose practical improvements based on data and business feedback.

• Ensure alignment with global BPOs to ensure consistency and standardization.

2. System - Tool Adoption & Data

• Support the deployment and adoption of planning tools (e.g., OMP, ONES4 or equivalent systems).

• Ensure proper usage of systems by local teams and act as a first point of support for process and system questions.

• Contribute to testing, validation, and continuous improvement of digital solutions.

• Support automation and reporting initiatives to enhance visibility and decision-making.

• Be an active participant of the EMEA’s Digital council which serves as a focused forum to support alignment on data governance and ownership.

3. Capability Building & Training

• Support training sessions on supply planning processes, tools, and best practices.

• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the planning community (SOP, WI, playbook).

• Participate / Coordinate in the Supply Planning Community of Practice, sharing insights and identifying improvement opportunities.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Collaborate with supply planning teams, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional partners.

• Support governance routines (e.g., performance reviews, issue tracking, action follow-up).

• Escalate risks and issues impacting supply plans in a timely manner to the right leaders.

What We Are Looking For

• University Bachelor’s degree or equivalent / MBA preferred

• Generally, 10+ years of Supply Chain area experience with, if possible, proven experience in Supply Planning & material management & master data

• Deep process and systems knowledge of Supply Planning, Material Planning and Project Management

• Results-orientated, creative, practical, analytical, attention to detail, self-motivated, and a team-player

• Strong business acumen & understanding of business dynamics. Understanding in manufacturing side is a plus.

• Proactive thinker with ability to see the big picture but being able to debate the details

• Ability to influence at all levels within the Supply Chain & other key cross functional partners, in a matrix environment and externally

• Excellent written and oral, communication, presentation & facilitation skills. Able to drive alignment or consensus though influencing

• Self-starter, working independently and with minimal direction

• Good problem solving skills, establishing positive change

• Language Requirements: English

• Travel Requirements: up to 20% travel domestically and internationally

What’s In It For

• Competitive Benefit Package

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

• Home Office possibilities and working from anywhere (up to 30 days/year)

• Pension Insurance

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Meal vouchers, Pluxee benefit cafeteria, Company products with discount

• Public transportation allowance

• Employee Resource Groups

• Office Facilities: Nice area with restaurants with metro station 300 m from office. Modern office with coffee and fruit, focus rooms

• Health and Wellness Benefits: On-site gym and massages. Global wellbeing reimbursement, long term illness contribution, Accident, Life, and disability insurance. Multisport card

• Parental leave and early returning parents program

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.

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