Inventory Optimization Leader responsible for inventory governance and capability building at Clorox. Aligning business units with strategies to enhance inventory management efficiency.
Responsibilities
Own inventory governance, capability building and adoption, and value tracking and capture, for inventory across the entire enterprise.
Act as an advisory leader to BUs and Functions, monitoring inventory status and progress against goals.
Champion tools and process innovation (design, build/source, deploy, and adopt) for inventory management.
Align each BU with enterprise inventory strategies / targets (e.g., target policies by segment).
Develop and enforce inventory parameter setting frameworks.
Partner with BU IBP, Commercial, Finance, and Supply chain teams to align inventory targets.
Deploy the right processes and tools that enable the BU to proactively manage inventory.
Lead capability-building efforts: tools, training, and playbooks for planners and partners.
Drive root causes analyses in BU teams of inventory imbalances and ensure execution of corrective actions.
Collaborate and influence across Functions & BUs to ensure BU inventory strategies align with enterprise goals.
Requirements
10+ years of experience, CPG / fast moving consumer preferred
15+ years of experience (desirable)
Recent S&OP / supply planning experience
Experience with and understanding of inventory management and optimization
Strong understanding of end-to-end planning (demand, supply, S&OP/IBP)
Operational experience in supply chain operations (e.g. mfg., logistics, DC ops, inventory planning)
Deep experience using ERP / supply planning tools (Kinaxis & SAP S4Hana & NetSuite)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional work and influence without authority across multiple functions
Strategic vision: Ability to shape clear vision for Inventory Optimization capability improvement
Technical acumen: Ability to understand the functionalities and constraints of digital tools & systems
Financial acumen: Strong financial acumen, focused on working capital and P&L implications of overall inventory management and supply chain choices.
Analytics / data mastery: Strong analytic skillset and familiarity with data science applications.
Education Level/Degree: Minimum: BA or equivalent in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or Predictive Analytics.
Benefits
Robust health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing
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