Trade Customization Project Lead in Toronto

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.

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!

Role reports to Supply Planning Manager

Location: North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Work Location: Hybrid

As a key leader of trade customization team, this individual will be the lead in driving innovative solutions and lead new projects from design to governance for Kenvue Trade Customization portfolio. The role will be responsible for identifying process improvements and developing solutions that align with overall business objectives. They are accountable to deliver key metrics including Unit Fill Rate, CIPs, SLOB and inventory. This individual will maintain ongoing business relationship with our external suppliers.

• Accountable to drive innovation and lead new projects from design to governance for Trade Customization portfolio.
• Responsible for new projects UFR (Unit Fill Rate), inventory, profit, and other key metrics.
• Bring innovative solutions to commercial teams through conducting market research including competitive designs, and/or Kenvue designs from other regions.
• Liaison between brands and TC suppliers to ensure designs are aligned with Brand strategies, QA compliance and customer requirements.
• Collaborates with Sales and Marketing partners to support Customer promotional strategies and recommend appropriate course of action for the development of Trade Promotions programs.
• Identify process improvements within TC and develop solutions that align with overall process and business objectives.
• Provide ongoing feedback and assessment of current TC suppliers through attending KPI reviews, Capacity and planning reviews, CIP reviews and QBR.
• Support Trade Customization RFP renewal process for supplier selection when appropriate.
• Participate in governance meetings to represent new design/projects (PMR and Display/Bonus governance).
• Responsible for managing spending for new projects in line with target expectations, including ensuring costing estimates are provided ahead of governance meeting.
• Accountable to transition approved projects to TC planning team for execution.
• Deliver cost savings (or cost avoidance) and sustainability improvement through working with suppliers to develop innovative solutions.
• Partner with QA to mitigate any compliance concerns.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• 5-7 years' experience in a similar or related role, including project management and/or supply chain management.
• Proficient in MS Office software
• Knowledge of the Customers, the retail environment and their expectations related to product and promotions.
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment - demonstrates ability to work and effectively manage priorities.
• Effective communication, ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Track record of working at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Solid interpersonal skills, maintaining effective working relationships with external suppliers (Third Party Packaging Contractors and Component Vendors) as well as numerous internal cross-functional business partners.

Desired Qualifications:

• SAP knowledge an asset
• Prior people management experience an asset.
• English a must, French is an asset.

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $92,600.00 - $142,600.00. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Competitive Benefit Package:

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

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

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

Kenvue incorporates Artificial Intelligence into our recruitment process to enhance job postings and streamline the sorting and screening of applications, helping attract a qualified candidate pool. Our experienced team will review and select the top applicants, ensuring that human judgment guides our hiring decisions.