Description
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. For more information, click here.
What you will do
The position is designed to lead External Manufacturing in Japan by ensuring the supply chain targets are delivered on cost, compliance, safety and customer service based on regional collaboration. This position reports to the Director of External Manufacturing APAC and is based at Kudan office, Tokyo.
This will be possible through:
∙ Interdependent partnering with local functional teams, AP External Manufacturing, NA Make COP external manufacturing sites, various technical teams and AP Supply Chain teams.
The scope of key responsibilities includes:
∙ Primarily responsible for the leadership, coordination & successful implementation of programs & projects related to All EM’s located in Japan in support of business strategies and objectives initiated by Franchise, MKT, Supply Chain, EM and Quality/Compliance, such as NPD, NPI, Network Optimization, SEI (Supplier Enabled Innovation), BCP, CIP (Cost Improvement Program), Customer Service.
∙ Represent AP EM in Japan. Serve as the vital linkage for the site with strong collaboration with North Asia COP/other AP cluster COP EM managers and other regional EM groups. Actively participate in all site activities that require EM support.
∙ Lead and drive Compliance/Quality initiatives deployment at Japan EMs by collaborating with Regional Compliance Leaders.
∙ Lead Japan MAKE driven CIP programs related to EM. Provide on-site support for the qualification and leadership in the site implementation of all regional CIP initiatives related to EM.
∙ Manage EM related issues in Japan by working together with regional EM leaders, other country EM team as well as in-country Supply Chain/Technical team for the solution identification and execution.
∙ Coordinate with and assist other sites (including sites in the region or outside AP region) for the global or regional sourcing change projects related to EM. This includes providing inputs to customers to improve the understanding of EM capabilities, etc.
∙ Support the optimization of EM network, continuously reduce the complexity and improve efficiency.
∙ Communicate with customers in Japan or the region for EM project status, success stories, highlighting the role and contribution of EM to the attainment of country, regional and global objectives.
∙ As a core member of Japan integrated Supply Chain team, collaborate closely with all other in country Supply Chain functions.
∙ Partnering with EM Source person for driving Japan EM Financial objectives, including CIP.
Key measures
The position will be measured primarily on:
∙ % EM OTiF – D (On Time in Full)
∙ % EM Plan Attainment
∙ % EM S - OTIF
∙ CIP % of COGS (Cost of Good Sold)
∙ % CAPA on time closure
∙ % NC reduction
∙ GMP/MRA/EHS Rating of EM (GMP / Macro Risk Assessment / Environment, Health, Safety)
∙ % NPD on time launch in EM
∙ Safety performance
Qualifications
What we are looking for
Related Experience & Behavior, Competency
∙ Strong leadership, influence, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
∙ Knowledge of overall manufacturing and source processes
∙ Analytical and process oriented.
∙ Commercial and strategy development capabilities.
∙ Results-oriented and able to independently create and deliver.
∙ Self-starter / entrepreneurial.
∙ Strong project management skill
∙ Communication and presentation skills.
∙ Decision making / problem solving skills.
∙ Process Excellence skills & experience
∙ Graduate in Engineering/Pharmacy with post-graduation in management preferred.
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.
