Inventory Optimization Analyst

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

1d•$61,880 - $87,360•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Inventory Optimization Analyst 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: Inventory Optimization Manager Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Hybrid What you will do The Inventory Optimization Analyst supports North America inventory performance by leading end-to-end SLOB (slow-moving and obsolete inventory) mitigation and dispositioning processes, producing and publishing inventory visibility and supporting the monthly inventory projection process. This role develops and maintains tools and governance that drive accountability across supply, demand, and commercial teams, while providing training and ongoing support to improve decision-making, coordination, and accurate execution.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required (X-Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Strong decision making, analytical and quantitative skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to be agile and flexible to adjust course with a dynamic consumer business
Strong project management skills with a focus on change management
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret large amounts of data
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment
Strong influencing and communication skills
Ability to understand the details of data and to summarize concisely to present, share, and influence at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Manage E2E SLOB mitigation processes across liquidation, donation, and destruction with intention of reducing executional errors and improving cross functional team coordination.
Own the creation and publication of multiple inventory visibility reports, delivering insights into SLOB dispositioning volumes across channels, year over year dispositioning trends, and inventory levels across all inventory buckets for both SLOB and Pre-SLOB inventory.
Collaborate with team members to define inventory targets for North America (NA). This work is done to support the organizational short-term and long-term financial plans through model refreshes and updates, as well as business insight conversations at the planner, manager, director, and senior director level.
Support the monthly inventory projection process for NA through the creation and publication of centralized projection adjustments and inventory tracking reports to ensure monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory targets are met while achieving customer service targets.
Develop, enhance, and manage tools and processes that drive accountability at the supply, demand, and commercial team levels.
Provide ongoing support and training to cross functional teams to improve organizational understanding, build a culture of engagement, and drive intentional, accurate inventory dispositioning at all levels of the organization.