Category Network Development Director
City: Slough
We are Reckitt
Home to the worlds best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
Supply
Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. Its how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. If youre looking for a career in supply chain, theres no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.
About the role
The Category Network Development Director will be responsible for managing network processes and decisions, overseeing the digital twin process for manufacturing and warehousing, collaborating on Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and acting as the super user for network management tools. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Your responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage Network Processes and Decisions: Oversee and optimize network operations across the group. Make strategic decisions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure alignment with the overall business strategy.
2. Oversee Digital Twin Process: Implement and manage digital twin technology for manufacturing and warehousing. Conduct regular optimization exercises to improve processes and outcomes. Stay updated with the latest advancements in digital twin technology.
3. Collaborate on RCCP: Work closely with the category team on annual Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP). Analyze long-range forecasts to drive strategic capacity planning decisions. Ensure future capacity needs are met in alignment with business goals.
4. Act as the expert for network management tools such as Coupa and Llamasoft. Provide support, training, and guidance to other users. Continuously improve the use of these tools to maximize their effectiveness.
The experience were looking for
Key Requirements:
1. Manufacturing Knowledge: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a factory leader or part of the factory leadership team. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and challenges.
2. Supply Management Understanding: Experience in category supply management or planning. Ability to analyze long-range forecasts and make strategic decisions. Knowledge of supply chain dynamics and best practices.
3. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in handling and analyzing large, complex data sets. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to derive actionable insights from data.
4. Presentation and Storytelling Skills: Ability to convert complex models and data into simple, engaging conclusions. Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate decisions and strategies. Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
The skills for success
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitts potential future successes.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people dont always tick all the boxes. Thats why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you dont meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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