Trade Customization Analyst
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 of ~22,000 brilliant people fosters 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.
About the role
The Trade Customization Analyst is responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely execution of promotional, club pack, and trade customization activities across assigned brands or portfolios. They use a portfolio management tool (PRF) to manage their individual portfolios and lead cross-functional efforts internally once projects have been approved. The TC Analyst proactively identifies risks, drives solutions, and influences outcomes to ensure service, cost, and inventory objectives are met.
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.
- 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 the onset of a project to ensure volumes are feasible; revisits post final allocations and relays feasibility to the Trade Customization Manager.
- Ensures Trade Promotions, Sales, and Planning have the information required for promotion communication, quantity confirmation, product plans, and allocations.
- Actively contributes to IBP and forecasting processes by providing insights on customer demand, allocations, and execution constraints.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure related systems and processes are maintained and followed (e.g., code creation, price lists, pricing input, Tru).
- Serves as an SAP “Power User,” responsible for transactions such as production orders, purchase orders, and non-stock POs (Ariba); places orders with vendors and ensures costs are accurate per quotes while resolving invoice discrepancies.
Leadership Expectations
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Solve with Courage: Proactively identifies risks and opportunities, raises issues early, and addresses challenges with conviction and accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience, with direct experience in Supply Chain or trade customization preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office software; advanced Excel skills are an asset.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP planning knowledge.
- 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.
Pay
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $72,675.00 to $102,600.00, taking into account work location, candidate’s skills, experience, education level, and other job-related factors.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package.
- Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and volunteer time.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Kenvuer Impact Networks.
*Benefits may vary based on location/region.