Materials Planning And External Manufacturing Manager

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Your role at Clorox:

The Materials Planning and External Manufacturing Manager is responsible for near, mid, and long-term planning activities of raw and packaging materials used for Clorox’s production across internal and unbundled external manufacturing. This hybrid role is additionally responsible for the management and operational performance of the External Manufacturers within network and for the collaboration with and influencing of internal, cross-functional partners in ways that build value across the supply chain.

In this role, you will:

Material Management & Planning

• Generate materials forecasts for near, mid, and long-term periods, aligning them with the finished goods forecast.
• Establish materials inventory policy, set targets, and implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
• Participate in S&OP and S&OE meetings, providing materials availability for production planning, and proactively address recurring material constraints.
• Define and update MRP Parameters in the system for all materials, including lead-times, minimum/maximum inventory levels, and rounding values.
• Additionally, identify and communicate long-term materials supply requirements, such as supplier line capacity and mold capacity, engaging Procurement as necessary.

External Manufacturing & Supplier Engagement

• Monitor and track operational performance metrics of suppliers and EMs, incorporating input from Manufacturing, QA, and Technical Services. Escalate critical or recurring issues to Procurement and GQA.
• Share rolling volume forecasts with suppliers and External Manufacturers (EMs) to confirm production availability.
• Establish Site Level Execution Agreements (SLEA) with key suppliers and EMs to define supply variables and performance expectations.
• Regularly meet with key suppliers and EMs to review forecasts, evaluate performance, and foster strong relationships for mutual success.

Plant & External Manufacturing Engagement

• Support site-level issue resolution, escalate to GSS and GQA as needed
• Primary contact for EMs to resolve business related questions, co-investment support, and long-range planning.
• Maintain open communication with plant or EM personnel (e.g., Business Support Mgr., Material Coordinator, Prod Planner) on material availability and supplier performance. Seek plant and EM input to set master data parameters.
• For materials shared across multiple plants, coordinate with peer sites all aspects of supply (e.g., volume forecast, allocation, supplier performance tracking, etc.)

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead implementation of materials planning and production improvement opportunities and chronic issues/losses, including potential opportunities in collaboration with external partners
• Ensure MM&P processes abidance across the network (i.e., Prod Scheduling, GSS, QA, etc.), and conduct training, as needed
• Monitor performance metrics for materials planning related metrics across sites (e.g., usage vs. BOM/contract, OEE and customer service level impact from lack of materials availability) as well as EM supplier metrics (e.g., including production schedule adherence, cost, and savings opportunities delivery)
• Ensure appropriate MM&P resourcing across raw, pack and WIP

What we look for:

• Ability to collaborate and influence others ranging from subordinates to peers to senior executives to suppliers to accomplish team objectives
• Experience in supplier management, communication and maintaining supplier relationships
• Knowledge of and experience with forecasting and planning tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Kinaxis - Rapid Response, etc.)
• Strong leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team when needed
• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain planning or manufacturing role, preferably in CPG / FMCG industries
• Ability to react quickly to material / supplier-related issues and challenges
• Highly analytical mindset with fact-based, data-driven problem solving
• Flexibility manifesting in ability to manage and prioritize planned and unplanned work
• Knowledge of supply chain for manufacturing and planning principles and interactions between production plan, demand plan, material plans
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment technologies, flow, process controls, and capabilities
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• Demonstrated increasing responsibility and a track record of success
• Ability to provide clear guidance and direction to executional teams when issues arise
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present to everyone from senior leadership to external suppliers

Workplace type: Hybrid

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a 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, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $84,500 - $158,000

–Zone B: $77,500 - $144,800

–Zone C: $70,400 - $131,700

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.