EXO Planning Expert

About The Role

We are actively looking for an engaged talent to fill our Wella External Operations (EXO) Supply Chain & Site Initiative Leader role. The EXO SCL/SIL is the single-point-accountable (SPA) between Wella and the Third Party Manufacturer (TPM) for operational matters. The Supply Chain Site Initiative Leader owns the operational results as well as the technical readiness and schedule adherence throughout the development of a new product innovation. SC/SIL is the coordinator of all Wella interactions impacting the TPM and is the voice to Wella for the TPM. Main responsibilities are:

• Development, maintain, and grow win-win business partnerships with TPMs (Third-Party Manufacturers)
• 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 initiative planner (at the planning hub) for all detailed planning and masterdata elements (Masterdata, supply and capacity planning, demand planning).
  
  
  

What You Will Do

• Service : The SC/SIL ensures that the TPM executes the production plan on quantity, timing and IRC mix in the most agile way. As needed, the SCL leads critical issues mitigation plan.
• Cost : The SC/SIL is responsible for the Operating Results of the TPM. He/she owns loss analysis activities with the TPM, leading and supporting cost saving efforts (cost/unit) and delivering the business needs.
• SLEA / Operating Strategy: The SC/SIL is the owner of the any documented Operating Strategy between the TPM and Wella to meet business needs.
• Initiatives : The SC/SIL leads the Initiative Execution Process for third party manufacturers (TPM). For execution of a project the SIL is the TPM Site SPOC for the Global Initiative Leader (GIL). The SC/SIL works closely with the planning hub and the TPM site resources to coordinate execution of the initiative at the TPM.
• Quality : Quality owns the overall results of the TPM quality performance. The SC/SIL supports the plan, engages in discussions and plan development as necessary and is a point of escalation.
• Cash : The SC/SIL leads the activities to improve agility (i.e. lead times and MOQ) for pack and raw materials and finish products. Additionally, the SCL owns the process for reporting, root causing and disposition of any off-book liability at the TPM.
• Internal Controls and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) : The SC/SIL owns the overall results of any internal controls program, including action plan and monitor ongoing controls compliance for the TPM. The SCL is the primary owner of any BCP program at the TPM and should involve procurement in these plans.
• TPM Scorecard : The SC/SIL is accountable for the operational and performance results of the TPM as identified in the TPM Supply Chain scorecard.
• Supply Chain Start Ups and Exit of TPMs : The SC/SIL is an integral part of the start-up and exit processes of TPMs.
  
  
  

What We Want You To Bring Along

You thrive at building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. You are committed, conscientious and always lead with integrity. You recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. You believe in the value of teamwork. You bring a high level of knowledge and know-how plus creativity and enthusiasm to your work and to everything you do.

Key requirements :

• BA / BS (4-year technical or business) degree preferable
• 7+ years relevant experience (Supply Chain, Initiatives/new launches, CPG, or regulated industry preferred)
• Fluent English
• Negotiation skills and end-to-end Supply Chain understanding
• Analytical skills (cost breakdown, spend, volume trend, markets, suppliers capabilities…)
• Highly competent user of computerized IT tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, SAP)
• Project management skills
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders (Project members, Procurement, Planning, Operations…), including escalation to the Top Management
• Understanding of key cost drivers of all raw & packaging categories
• Ability to lead and present concisely and confidently in public
  
  
  

What We Offer

At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
• A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
• The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
• A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
• Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
• Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
• Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
• A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
• Support for your commute (public transport).
• Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
• Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
• Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.
  
  
  

Who We Are

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company, please visit www.wellacompany.com and https://www.wellacompany.com/about-us .

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.

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