Network Planning Manager

The Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Network Planning Manager in Alpharetta, GA, to handle supply planning and analysis to support business objectives. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, managing budgets, and making strategic supply decisions, ensuring long-term business sufficiency. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and substantial experience in supply chain operations, with expertise in relevant software tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) program with company match

Flexible time off benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ yrs industry experience in CPG / fast-moving consumer goods preferred.
• Recent S&OP / supply planning experience required.
• Operational experience in supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Defines inventory policy and working capital requirements.
• Manages lifecycle and portfolio management.
• Develops supply narrative for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Data Mastery

Technical Skills

Customer Operations

Supply Chain Management

Education

BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Predictive Analytics

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP S4Hana

NetSuite

Job description

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Your role at Clorox:

The Network Planning Manager (NPM) supports their Business Unit (BU) by conducting medium term (3-24 months) supply planning and supply matching analysis, identifying key tradeoffs and framing potential strategies to achieve long term business objectives. In addition to Network planning, they provide long-term supply sufficiency through cross-functional collaboration and managing budgets within financial cycles.

In this role, you will:

Network Planning

• Defines inventory policy and working capital requirements through end-to-end capacity planning over planning horizon, rough cut capacity planning during S&OP cycles, and scenario planning
• Manages lifecycle and portfolio management, including innovation, discontinuations, and managing against D&D targets
• Owns medium term supply plan based on demand forecast, network capacity, and strategic inventory decisions
• Plans against demand scenarios, highlighting risk and opportunities, capacity tradeoffs, and P&L implications
• Develops supply narrative to communicate with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Long-term Supply Sufficiency

• Monitors and adjust constraints throughout planning cycle to ensure accuracy in plan
• Responsible for reviewing KPIs and plan performance, identifying root cause if we are off-track and recommending corrective actions as necessary
• Assesses network bottlenecks and options to resolve (capacity, inventory policy, network design)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintains close contact with S&OE Manager to understand the impact of short-term issues that could create risk to long-term supply plan
• Acts as primary IBP point of contact for the Supply Chain Squad
• Communicates proactively to understand key supply plan inputs (marketing, sales, finance) to improve quality of plans
• Actively fosters and contributes to community of like-practitioners
• Coaches and develops IBP team indirectly to upskill teammates

Business Budgeting

• Develops and owns assumptions for business budget processes, including sourcing plans, inventory targets, plant production and warehousing requirements for each budget cycle

What we look for:

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Supply Chain or Predictive Analytics
• 7+ yrs industry experience, CPG / fast moving consumer preferred
• Recent S&OP / supply planning experience
• Operational experience in supply chain operations (e.g. mfg., logistics, DC ops, inventory planning)
• Experience using advanced planning software tools including ERP / supply planning tools, with preference for Kinaxis & SAP S4Hana & NetSuite
• Experience interfacing and influencing across multiple functions
• Preference: Relevant exposure to a customer-facing function
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Skills & Capabilities:

• Strategic Thinking: Develop forward-looking business strategies from diverse data.
• Financial Acumen: Manage working capital and P&L impacts of supply chain decisions.
• Data Mastery: Build inventory strategies, understand capacity constraints, diagnose bottlenecks, and analyze trends.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in ERP and supply planning tools, digital dexterity and fluency.
• Customer Operations: Adapt to changing demand drivers.
• Supply Chain Management: Strong foundation in network management, inventory strategy and operations.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Lead and influence in proactive, reactive and ambiguous situations.
• Set priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Analyze, identify root causes, and solve problems.
• Synthesize disparate data into coherent, forward-looking business strategies and tactics for advancing business priorities, with management/LT support.
• Communicate exceptionally well.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across multiple levels.
• Manage, train, and develop team indirectly.
• Adapt quickly and network cross-functionally.
• Influence without authority.
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity and tenacity.
• Solve problems creatively.
• Previous Management of direct report (train, develop)

Workplace type:

Hybrid

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.

[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: $124,300 - $244,900

–Zone B: $114,700 - $224,500

–Zone C: $103,600 - $204,100

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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