Supply Planning Manager - CMO

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

As Supply Planning Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the short and long-range planning process is converted into a usable manufacturing forecast and supply plan to facilitate an effective decision-making process
 

Key responsibilities

• Generate Supply Plans (0-24 month horizon) with Contract Manufacturing Organisations to support Sales Forecast.
• Manage Long Term Capacity Planning (LTCP) for applicable resources, as required by MEA central supply chain governance.
• Ensuring maintenance of an accurate Open Order Book so systems can be used to identify when product shipments are scheduled to occur.
• Ensures the risks associated with specific activities inside their area are identified, communicated and effective controls are in place.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Managing Supply Planning Processes E2E to ensure that plans are executed as required.
• Collaboration with Materials Planning and Procurement on risks
• Vendor plans and opportunities to improve material flows
• Develop, agree with a supplier/Scheduler and implement flexible repeated schedule options/campaigns and use it to optimize production line outcome.
• Optimize stock holding levels within the total supply chain through a detailed understanding of the key planning parameters and E2E process.
• Monitor the accuracy of master data necessary to run the supply plan and escalate issues
• Work closely with sites Coordinate to ensure timely launches of new product launches (NPI), artwork changes or product transfers. Work on phase in/phase out strategy to ensure minimization of write off linked to artwork.
• Review country-specific slow-movers and obsoletes (SLOBS) on a weekly basis, staying in close dialogue with Local Business/ Supply Hub concerning root-causes and any potential actions to reduce SLOB value
• Supply chain KPI management but not limited to:
• Customer OTIF,
• Days Cover,
• Working Capital (Inventory),
• SLOBs,
• E2E Leadtime

Performance Management

• Implement performance management as part of the PQTS+ team with appropriate KPIs at the Contractor, accounting for contractual parameters utilizing the CMO oversight process
• Monitor the supply performance of the Contractor driving remedial change where necessary
• Identify opportunities and manage programmes for performance improvement aligned to business unit strategic priorities
• Apply appropriate Risk Management tools with each Contractor, escalating significant risks for resolution
• Utilize data from the SOLS system as a lead performance measure to ensure supply continuity, mitigating low stock issues and escalating where required through the SCIM process.
• Actively participate in or in some cases, lead meetings as part of the regular S&OP/IBP cycle to identify supply issues and capacity constraints or opportunities. Ensure relevant CMO supply data is analysed and prepared for discussion, including RCCP where applicable.
• Actively participate in collection of CMO data required for CMO Oversight
• Compile the Contractor performance results monthly, identifying and acting upon trends and specific problems as they arise
• Initiate problem-solving activity with the PQTS+ team using the RCA process to root cause supply issues and identify corrective actions to resolve.
• In situations of poor Contractor performance, primary supply delays, the Supply Manager is required to achieve a rapid and significant improvement in the performance of an external Contractor.

General

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Attends & participate in required forums as required e.g. QMS Meetings, Enterprise Alignment Meeting, applicable committees, etc
• Completes reasonable duties and related ad-hoc projects when required
• Managers must ensure all staff are trained as appropriate in the reporting and investigation of incidents and near misses.
• Managers should create a culture for reporting of all incidents.
• Managers should conduct incident investigation and share learnings within the department and across the site.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• A university degree
• 5+ yrs experience in similar position
• Apics certification
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Analytics and influence, process optimisation

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
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