Manager, Supply Network Design & Operations Piscataway, NJ

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Position Overview
The Manager Supply Network Design & Operations PTB Device & Floss leads new product development network strategy design and global sourcing strategies for Powered Toothbrushes Interdental Toothbrushes Whitening Device and Dental Floss globally. This role is responsible for designing global supply network strategies to achieve optimal cost structures leveraging EMs driving Funding the Growth (FTG) program leading Budget and Mid-Year Review (MYR) process alignments and establishing robust supply chain contingency this role the key cross-functional partners include EOC Marketing R&D Global Engineering Global Packaging Division Net Ops teams Regulatory & Quality Procurement and Finance.

Responsibilities:
New Product Development management: Main support from development to manufacturing execution of all new projects for powered toothbrush and dental floss (including interdentals and devices) Collaborate with Business partners Global cross functional teams and Division E2E Supply Chain teams on global core innovations .Set priority for sourcing requirements (responsible for allocation volume distribution across) Develop high-level product launch timeline inclusive of all sourcing and technical elements and oversee the implementation Develop and maintain a prioritization grid of Global New Products. Lead weekly calls with both External Manufacturers (Perident & Hi-P) for all current and future projects.


Product Sourcing: Support the development of Global Sourcing Strategies to deliver lower cost supply structure while aligning with the commercial needs. Lead the relationships with major Global EMs - HiP and Perident (costing business relationship strategy). Global Facilitator of problem solving for: Hi-P: China External Manufacturer for Powered Toothbrushes and device Perident: Malaysia External Manufacturer for Dental Floss and Interdental TBs.


Capacity Management: Maintain Global Capacity Reports to provide updated information on each facilitys short and long term capacity plans. Ensure Supply Chain sourcing plan provides adequate capacity and capability to support future business growth. Coordinate efforts to develop Supply Chain Contingency Plan that is actionable to avoid business disruption.


Funding the Growth (FTG): Identify global savings opportunities for Power TB Devices and Floss through product sourcing material transition and simplification initiatives Lead the meeting calls (both for EMs and internal) Work with Procurement R&D and EM for execution. Maintain the FTG database main point of contact on any new project globally (address doubts supports to Finance new initiatives)


EM Capital Investment Strategy: Align capacity planning and new product pipelines with capital requirements at External Manufacturers (EMs) work together with GSC Engineering to secure funds / CEB.


Continuous Improvement: Identify within the scope of work of NetOps or other Cross Functional areas solutions to be implemented (lead get consensus and implement directly or indirectly)


Aligning with all policies and standards and and performing other relevant duties aligned with this role.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field.


6-8 years of relevant experience with a University degree or 4 years of relevant experience with a Masters/MBA degree


Strong Project Management experience


Preferred Qualifications:
SAP Proficiency


Good Analytical skills


Excellent interpersonal skills


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109600.00 - $155000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience qualifications and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses profit-sharing and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.