Category Network Development Manager

Reckitt Benckiser LLC; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Category Network Development Manager

City: Slough

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's 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. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's 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 Network Development Manager will work with the Category Network Development Director to manage network processes, create the digital twin process for manufacturing and warehousing, collaborate on Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and be a super user for network management tools.

Your responsibilities

1. Lead implementation of digital twin across manufacturing & warehousing.
2. Lead projects from introduction to delivery of building optimization or simulation models and validation of results.
3. Participate in modelling strategy sessions with senior category leaders.
4. Understand data requirements, data gathering and cleansing.
5. Perform complex data discovery and exploration and build network models using appropriate technology and algorithms.
6. Ensure prioritization of project initiatives, communication, stakeholder management and value tracking.
7. Become expert for network management tools such as Coupa and Llamasoft. Provide support, training, and guidance to other users.
8. Work closely with the category team on annual Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP). Analyze long-range forecasts to drive strategic capacity planning decisions.
9. Standardize work processes related to network modeling, RCCPs, category allocations and portfolio complexity management with wider category supply team.

The experience we're looking for

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and challenges.
• 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.
• Proficiency in handling and analyzing large, complex data sets.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Ability to convert complex models and data into simple, engaging conclusions.
• Experience in factory operations or planning is advantageous.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, 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 Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate, and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.

Equality

We recognize that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't 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.