Recent Job Openings at Kenvue

Key Responsibilities

• Execute with excellence the activation plans to drive mental & physical availability.
• Monitor the market and consumer shopper insights: using and interpreting syndicated data and research
• Contribute to agency briefs
• Track performance measures monthly
• Liaise with external partners and internal cross-functional team for new product launches
• Support & contribute to relevant brand team meetings and business planning process.
• Assist in the development of retail-ready plans for your brand to deliver Category growth
• Lead Post Campaign Analysis and work with media partners to implement optimizations to digital & PR campaigns.
• Work closely with commercial teams to implement commercial initiatives to drive profitability.
• Use analytical skills to understand drivers of brand and competitor performance and recommend actions to take.
• Manage and report on Brand Marketing Expenditure (BME).

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role in an FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Flexibility to adapt plans/challenges as they arise.

Desired Qualifications

• Self-starter who is proactive and results driven.
• Can do positive attitude, with the ability to influence and work in a collaborative way and identify creative solutions to challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven implementation ability – on spec, on time and within budget.
• Good analytical, financial and business acumen skills.
• Strong communication skills

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Key Responsibilities

• Support Distributors to grow in Market sales, distribution and merchandising in Country
• Set and support (through the distributor) Key customer business account plans.
• Guide (based on the Kenvue Strategy) the distributor on price model / value chain to achieve desired consumer price and optimize the distributor Margin.
• Set and monitor firm order forecasts with each distributor.
• Monitor distributor inventory levels as per the contract.
• Recommend & ensure execution of optimal Go To Market execution, key channels, key customers coverage & service requirements.
• Delivering the sales KPI’s (Sell in and In Market Sales).
• Co-ordinate sales department projects, new channels, new customers, new business or geographic development as identified.
• Work with distributors to develop sales organization capabilities, cost optimization, sales incentives as well as best practices for distributors
• Monitor and support setting of budgets and monitor spend
• Set yearly JBP targets, by region, by Distributor, communicate and ensure plans to achieve set targets
• Recommend communication approach with Distributors, Key Accounts in country
• KPI’s and measurement tools to monitor performance/compliance
• Support achievement of in store execution excellence at POP (Look of success) with tools to track compliance.
• Identify range expansions through “Must stock lists” by Key account / Channel
• Support Development of Distributor capabilities / Sales managers / Reps
• Training of distribution staff (Linked to Distributor capabilities program)
• Market / Trade Audits in country to identify market / Consumer changes and NPI launches
• financial management review and co-ordination of Distributors within Shipping and credit terms
• Ensure compliance to HCC ( Health Care Compliance ) guidelines.
• Acquire knowledge of the Quality Management System that have been adopted by the Kenvue  AMET Cluster of Marketing Companies and the relevant Quality System Procedures that are applicable to the job through inclusion of related processes and procedures in the individual training plan and implementation of these procedure in the applicable job-related processes.
• Maintain 100 % adherence in training plan timeliness and ensure appropriate application of relevant Quality and Compliance processes and procedures to the job.
• Report any non-compliances or deviation to the Business Quality and Compliance Head of sub-cluster in AMET
• Dimensions / Key Performance Indicators
• Price modelling / Value chain understanding.
• Collaborative Forecasting with Distributors
• Forecast monitoring with Demand management team and Distributors
• Review Regulatory compliance/ Local and in country requirements.
• Supply Chain / Customs knowledge
• Finance – Debtor management
• Portfolio Marketing Management
• Export controller / Permits /Orders
• Sales & Merchandising training with Distributor sales force.
• SSA regional team interaction

Qualifications 

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant business degree
• Minimum 5-7 years in a customer-facing role within the FMCG and or Healthcare market with Export Business and with ideally Traditional Trade, MT or Field operations experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and Project Management
• Strong Commercial, analytical and financial acumen
• Effective Negotiator
• Excellent influencing, communication and presenting skills
• Able to build relationships
• Team player with a Strong command of the English language
• Team Player
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP and Data Analytics

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Key Responsibilities

• Prioritizes project portfolio for the site, ensures resource allocation. Ensures E2E view of projects to prevent sub optimizations. Analysis for key projects and risk assessments.
• Ensures adherence to project scope, timeline, budget, quality targets and all other project deliverables
• Reports progress to site leadership, regional and global PMO regularly, flags issues upon deviations and proposes risk mitigation.
• Provides guidance on project management processes and methodologies, trains and coaches project team members accordingly.
• Leads and supports the implementation of new products in the site
• Collaborates and works closely with other functions in the site (Engineering, R&D, QA) and outside (Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing and Regional/Global teams) to ensure flawless execution of projects.
• Coordinates global/regional programs within the site and ensures execution according to agreed deliverable and time plans
• Drive identification of improvement opportunities, project definition and fast execution plant wide. Implement proven methods (i.e. Kaizen events) to make those processes sustainable and an integral part of the site culture.
• Leads process reviews and analysis, using lean methodologies and tools to identify, reduce and finally remove non-value added activities.
• Implements re-designed processes and ensures sustainability of changes.
• Identifies and develops talent to be trained in Lean Practices internally and externally. Ensures adaptation and implementation in own site.
• Defines and aligns site dashboards and scorecards.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, pharmacy or related.

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience within pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Strong Project Management expertise and experience, ability to work on several projects in parallel
• Strong leadership capabilities with excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Change Management experience with sound process orientation, pro-active approach
• Sense of urgency and ”Make it happen” mindset, results oriented
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative solutions
• Interpersonal skills; Active listening, provides constructive feedback, team plater, communication skills
• Deadline and target driven approach and behaviour
• Good documentation and admin skills
• User knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Out of the box thinking

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Key Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of how shoppers shop the category and uses this to identify strategic opportunities for the business.
• Develops and implements effective ranging, merchandising, pricing, availability, promotional & POS plans by Channel and/or customers.
• Supports the innovation process by providing insights into customer needs, shopper behavior and POP drivers.
• Designs, develops and implements Brand specific POP/trade activities along the path to purchase.
• Develops; implements and evaluates all shopper marketing or Customer- specific initiatives through close collaboration with key Customer and J&J partners.
• Leads cross-functional alignment and ensures all stakeholders are briefed at the appropriate time and forum.
• Develops internal and external Category Reviews that highlight opportunities and make recommendations from a Category, Brand and Customer point of view.
• Develops the trade rationale for Innovation/Category activities for inclusion in trade presenters and presentations to the trade (where applicable supports the Customer Managers in developing customer specific rationale).
• Analyses Category data and takes corrective action where applicable.
• Handles budgets and ROI of activities.
• Develop & maintain effective relationships with key Customers through regular customer reviews, managing the Catman process and project feedback sessions.

Qualifications 

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Position requires a B. Comm/ B. Bus Science degree or equivalent degree related to the role.
• 3-4 years of proven experience in customer/category management or marketing, which 1-2 years to be in an FMCG environment as advantage.
• Experience in a customer-facing role will be an advantage.
• Expertise in Nielsen Category Analytics, Rex Insights & PicknPay Information Hub are required.
• Problem solver.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Commercial and financial competence.
• Good with processes and systems (MS Office – advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Strong planning and organising ability.
• Ability to optimally network across the business and gain customer support.
• Self-starter and ability to work in a tea.

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Key Responsibilities

• Gather market and consumer insights required for key brands.
• Apply market and competitor information to prepare short to mid-term brand objectives.
• Develop and deliver brand strategy ensuring the brand’s vision and strategic imperatives are aligned to the overarching business/category strategy.
• Develop and deliver consumer-relevant brand marketing mixes (value proposition, product and packaging, communication, and promotion) that drive growth and deliver value.
• Collaborate with regional teams where marketing mixes deviate from global brand directives.
• Develop annual brand marketing plans that deliver NTS, GP, and brand contribution requirements.
• Ensure implementation of the annual brand marketing plan and its components to meet NTS, GP, and brand contribution requirements.
• Develop sustainable and meaningful brand product pipelines.
• Deliver brand NPD projects on time and in full, ensuring NTS and GP aspirations are met.
• Build effective working relationships with internal work partners (Customer, Supply Chain, Project Team, R&D, Prof Marketing, GFO, other clusters) and external work partners and agencies.
• Accountable for the financial/P&L performance of the brand (top line and bottom line).
• Accountable for the market performance of the brand.
• Acquire knowledge of the Quality Management System and ensure 100% adherence to training plan timelines, applying relevant Quality and Compliance processes and procedures.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Matric plus relevant university degree.
• 5+ years of related experience in brand management, marketing, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and decision-making skills.
• Developed competencies in managing complexity, communication, presentation, and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, coach, and transfer knowledge effectively.
• Experience in financial management, relationship building, and value chain understanding.

Desired Qualifications

• Additional degrees or certifications in marketing, business administration, or related fields.
• Proficiency in multiple languages.
• Experience with specialized software or technical skills required for brand management and marketing.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and innovative solutions.
• Strong sense of urgency, intellectual curiosity, and prudent risk-taking.
• Proven track record in talent development and collaboration.