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The Clorox Company Planning Capabilities Manager Supply Chain in Alpharetta, Georgia
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Your role at Clorox:
The Planning Capabilities Manager is responsible for providing process improvement leadership, business applications and project management for various initiatives identified by the Community of Practice groups & IBP Leadership team. The Planning Capabilities Manager will build and maintain strong linkages to the IBP teams and to ensure engagement and ownership of project decisions. The Planning Capabilities Manager will be assigned projects based on his / her scope of supply chain knowledge and project management experience, with a strong bent towards S&OP and Inventory Management. Projects will generally be medium in scope and primarily involving the IBP Planning teams. Cross-functional involvement may be required to ensure communication and involvement as needed with other internal groups that may touch the target process. In addition, the Planning Capabilities Manager will support the business with expertise in target areas of Supply Chain Planning, including but not limited to training, systems upgrades and improvements, development and implementation of best practices, process / efficiency improvements and participation on broader continuous improvement efforts. Position requires communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills in addition to process improvement fundamentals and expertise in S&OP, Inventory Management and Capacity Planning functional areas of the Supply Chain.
In this role, you will:
Develop Capabilities: Investigate expanded capabilities for existing tools and systems, define opportunities, lead implementation and training.
Develop and provide end user training.
Provide expertise and support for planners enabling execution of standard work and achievement of KPI’s.
Development and ownership of specific tools and processes within Planning and other F2S processes.
Document processes and best practices as the owner of key processes.
Subject Matter Authority: Participate in Network & Inventory Planning CoP forum driving standard practices across the IBP teams.
Participate on internal & external teams as authority for specific application and Planning functional area.
Provide training in areas of expertise to other process owners and resources; participate in training on other supply chain processes.
Project Management: Identify, plan and lead medium to large size process / efficiency improvement initiatives that primarily involve system changes as well.
Develop and lead pilots for improvement initiatives. Aid Network planners in making small to large scale improvements both general in nature and part of key business strategies.
What we look for:
7 plus years in functional multiple Supply Chain roles (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Deployment, Logistics, etc.)
Prior experience on project teams or process improvement initiatives
Proven knowledge of best practices, processes and tools to support Planning functional areas
Ability to be self-directed to work toward corporate and business unit objectives
Strong skills and having experience as a business team lead/member in a full implementation
Broad supply chain planning knowledge – Demand Planning, S&OP, DRP, Production Planning, MRP, CRP, inventory management, logistics and planning
Experience with high-volume Retail / CPG supply chains
Experience working in virtual or geographically dispersed teams
Strong oral and written communication skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Persuasiveness and Tenacity
Fact Finding, Analysis, Judgment,
Interpersonal skills to effectively influence people to do new work
Planning & Organization Skills - Ability to plan and execute multiple projects/activities. Previous training delivery experience a plus.
BS/BA; technical/quantitative/business majors preferred or minimum of 7 years of experience in Supply Chain field
Advanced Degree Desired
Workplace type:
Hybrid 3 days a week in our Alpharetta, GA office.
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 (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
[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: $104,100 - $199,100
–Zone B: $95,500 - $183,300
–Zone C: $86,800 - $166,600
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.
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Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
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