MSM Lead Glad/Kingsford BU

The Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a senior leader in manufacturing and supply chain who will guide a team of network material planners and buyers/schedulers. This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing and collaborates with Sales, IBP, and other supply chain leaders to standardize practices and optimize inventory and production planning across all plants in the BU.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain planning roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the network inventory strategy to minimize working capital and meet service targets.
• Lead MSM best practices and audit adherence across the network.
• Direct production planning, scheduling, and material management activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IBP, Sales, Procurement) to align production with business goals.
• Oversee raw materials, WIP, and packaging inventory and related data management.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritization and deadline management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS CPIM certification (preferred)

Tools

Node Advance Scheduling

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands.

Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox

This is a senior leader who reports into the Director of Manufacturing and will engage with the Sales Team, IBP Team, SC Center Procurement, and Plant Production, Logistics, & Quality Leaders. This role oversees a team of network material planners and buyers/schedulers and collaborates with other BU Material Mgmt., Purchasing, and Scheduling Leaders to oversee these activities across all plants in the BU and establish a strong community of practice for development of standard ways of working. This leader should be able to work with other BU MSM leaders and the MSM COE team in establishing best practices for the entire organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the network inventory strategy that minimizes working capital and changeover costs while meeting customer service targets.
• Establish and implement MSM best practices and audit for adherence.
• Assess current processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive adoption of best practices for materials management, scheduling management, and data management activities.
• Direct production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage operations.
• Direct production planning and scheduling activities based on sales forecasts and business demand.
• Coordinate with Plant Logistics & Material Management Leaders, Quality Leaders, and Production Leaders to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components, optimize storage space utilization, resolve quality-related issues, and communicate and align production schedules.
• Collaborate with IBP, Sales, and Procurement teams to align production plans with overall business objectives and customer requirements.
• Oversee plant-level tactical purchasing of materials to support production and inventory requirements.
• Lead metrics reporting, performance monitoring, and achievement of operational targets.
• Manage SOP documentation and ensure adherence to standardized processes and procedures.
• Manage PPDS and ERP planning tools and supporting data.
• Provide guidance on rate setting.
• Establish and maintain production sequencing logic.
• Partner closely with project management teams and plant sites on inventory-impacting projects.
• Manage material run-out and transition plans.
• Oversee Raw Materials, Work-in-Process (WIP), and Packaging NODDs.
• Work closely with manufacturing site teams and central MSM teams, as well as leaders across Logistics, Quality, IBP, Procurement, Sales, Production, Project Management, and Finance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of inventory, production, material availability, and overall business objectives across the network.
• Influence plant operations and the broader supply chain through development of inventory strategies, planning processes, and materials management best practices.
• Drive operational performance through collaboration with leadership teams across manufacturing, logistics, quality, procurement, and finance.
• Make decisions that directly impact inventory investment, customer service levels, production efficiency, and overall business performance.

What we look for

• 6 plus years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain roles.
• 6 plus years of planning experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze data, draw reasonable conclusions, and formulate next steps.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Experience setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analysis, root cause identification, and problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with Node Advance Scheduling preferred
• Experience with SAP S/4 Hanna preferred

Workplace type

Hybrid - 3 days in office; 2 days working from home

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally.

We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Additional Information

[U.S.]

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: $131,200 - $258,500 –Zone B: $120,300 - $237,000 –Zone C: $109,400 - $215,500 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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