Hybrid Supply Chain Site Initiative Manager

at Wella Company

• Job title: Supply Chain Site Initiative Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Morris Plains, United States

About the role

• EXO Supply Chain Site Initiative Manager focusing on OPI business in Morris Plains, NJ. Responsible for managing supply chain readiness and partnerships with third-party manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and grow win-win business partnerships with TPMs.
• Have operational KPI (Key Performance Indicator) accountability for all PQCDSM (Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale) measures across the supply chain.
• Develop and owns E2E the Supply chain readiness detailed plan and the related CPS for his/her supply chain with input from the initiative planner (at the planning hub) for all detailed planning and master data elements.
• The SC/SIL ensures that the TPM executes the production plan on quantity, timing, and IRC mix in the most agile way.
• The SC/SIL is responsible for the TPM operating Results. They own loss analysis activities with the TPM, leading and supporting cost-saving efforts (cost/unit) and delivering the business needs.
• The SC/SIL owns the documented Operating Strategy between the TPM and Wella to meet business needs.
• The SC/SIL leads the Initiative Execution Process for the TPM from the Commit gate until the start of production (SOP) and shipment (SOS).
• The SC/SIL works closely with the planning hub and the TPM site resources to coordinate the execution of the initiative at the TPM.
• Quality owns the overall results of the TPM quality performance, while the SC/SIL supports the plan, engages in discussions and plan development as necessary, and is a point of escalation if required.
• The SC/SIL leads the activities to improve agility (i.e., lead times and MOQ) for pack and raw materials and finish products.
• The SCL owns the process for reporting, root causing, and disposition of any off-book liability at the TPM.
• The SC/SIL owns the overall results of any internal controls program, including the action plan and monitors ongoing controls compliance for the TPM.
• The SC/SIL is the primary owner of any BCP program at the TPM and should involve procurement in these plans.

Requirements

• BA / BS (4-year technical or business) degree
• 3-5 years relevant experience (Supply Chain or Procurement in FMCG, CPG, or regulated industry preferred)
• Solid project management skills
• Experience in manufacturing operations and finished good planning are key strengths.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders (Project members, Procurement, Planning, Operations, R&D and Finance) via issue sheets or executive summary reports, including escalation to the Top Management.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills and end-to-end Supply Chain proficiency
• Analytical skills (cost breakdown, spend, volume trend, markets, supplier capabilities)
• Highly competent technical skills (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, SAP).
• Understanding of key cost drivers of all raw & packaging categories.
• Ability to lead and present concisely and confidently in public.

Benefits

• health insurance
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)