Trade Customization Sr Analyst

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Customization Sr Analyst is responsible for end-to-end execution, optimization, and performance management of promotional, club pack, and trade customization activities across assigned brands or portfolios. This role operates with a high degree of independence, serving as a primary point of contact for cross-functional partners and external packaging vendors. The TC Sr Analyst proactively identifies risks, drives solutions, and influences outcomes to ensure service, cost, and inventory objectives are met.

Requirements

A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Trade Customization, or related planning roles.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office; strong Excel capabilities

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Proven problem-solving, risk management, and continuous improvement mindset.
Detail-oriented with strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to work and effectively manage priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Accountable for the Promotional, Club Pack, and Trade Customization SKU performance (UFR, inventory, service, and cost) for assigned portfolios; leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for availability or execution gaps.
Leads cross-functional planning and execution of approved TC projects, coordinating with Finance, Marketing, Trade Promotions, Master Data, and third-party packaging sites to deliver TC programs on time and in full.
Develops and maintains reporting and performance indicators to monitor execution effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
Owns post-promotion inventory disposition and controls within the DC network.
Partners with Supply and Demand Planning from project inception through post-event review to validate volume feasibility, manage trade-offs, and close gaps.
Ensures Trade Promotions and Sales teams receive accurate, timely information required for promotion communication, quantity confirmation, and allocations.
Actively contributes to IBP and forecasting processes by providing insights on customer demand, allocations, and execution constraints.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives across trade customization processes, systems, and ways of working.
Serves as SAP planning subject-matter expert for the portfolio, executing and validating production orders, purchase orders, and non-stock POs (Ariba), ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Places and manages vendor orders, validates costs against approved quotes, and resolves invoice discrepancies with minimal escalation.
All roles outlined above are expected to demonstrate Kenvue leadership behaviors and operate in alignment with the company’s purpose and values. These expectations are applied in a manner consistent with role level and scope of accountability.
Put People First – Acts with integrity and respect, fosters an inclusive and safe environment, and prioritizes the well-being, development, and engagement of team members and partners. Leaders model ethical decision-making and hold themselves and others accountable to Kenvue’s Code of Conduct.
Care Fiercely – Demonstrates strong ownership for results, collaborates across functions and boundaries, and puts the needs of consumers, customers, and colleagues at the center of decision-making. Supports a culture of trust, inclusion, and high performance.
Earn Trust with Science – Operates with data-driven rigor, applies sound planning and supply chain principles, and ensures decisions are grounded in accurate information, compliance standards, and system integrity. Builds credibility through transparency, reliability, and disciplined execution.
Solve with Courage – Proactively identifies risks and opportunities, raises issues early, and addresses challenges with conviction and accountability. Embraces continuous improvement, challenges the status quo, and leads change to improve outcomes for the business and consumers.
These leadership expectations are foundational to performance evaluation, talent decisions, and role approval across the Trade Customization organization.