Project Manager

The Clorox Company; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits including 401(k)

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Project Manager to provide end-to-end supply chain leadership within a Strategic Business Unit, driving product change initiatives and ensuring alignment with SC strategies. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver start-of-ship activations and successful transfers.

Responsibilities include developing end-to-end execution plans, leading project reviews, and optimizing supply chain to support speed to market.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a supply chain role
• 2 years' experience with desktop & ERP applications
• Experience with production/inventory control systems
• Operations planning experience
• Project management experience
• People management experience
• Experience with demand creation functions (interface with external customers, Marketing, Sales, and/or R&D)
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end supply chain leadership within the SBU for product change initiatives
• Bridge SC and cross-functional partners to support SBU and SC strategies
• Develop end-to-end supply chain execution strategy for project objectives
• Activate projects from start of ship and enable technical transfer
• Ensure alignment between SBU and SC objectives
• Lead functional project reviews and communication plans across sites
• Manage SC implementation of product changes and speed to market
• Collaborate with business teams to develop capability as business partners
• Design best practice processes for efficient use of SC resources
• Engage required resources to deliver priorities

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Project management

ERP experience

Production planning

Inventory control

Demand creation interfaces

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

B.S. in Engineering or related technical degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

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:

The Project Manager (PM) provides end to end supply chain expertise and leadership within a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) to help plan and execute comprehensive product change initiatives. A PM works through strong linkages between the Supply Chain Organization (SC) and multiple cross-functional partners to ensure that the implementation of change efforts supports both the SBU and SC functional strategies.

In this role, you will:

• Provides functional expertise and broad business input within brand/category business teams
• Acts of the primary voice of all SC functions within the project team. Facilitates communication and coordination of SC functional activities outside of team meetings.
• Develops and recommends an end to end supply chain execution strategy that delivers against short and long term requirements of approved project objectives (i.e. start of ship, volume, Total Delivered Cost, supply risk, etc.).
• Is accountable for the successful activation of projects through start of ship and technical transfer.
• Provides leadership to ensure alignment between SBU and SC functional objectives.
• Facilitates functional project reviews and communication plans to impacted supply chain sites and the greater Supply Chain organization.
• Manages Supply Chain implementation of product change concepts
• Provides Supply Chain linkage and leadership on product changes to ensure appropriate speed to market.
• Supports the Supply Chain feasibility process for chartered work.
• Ensures best in class supply execution, start of production/start of ship for new projects / promotions.
• Acts as project manager for some projects, as assigned and depending on size & scope.
• Identifies / recommends cost savings opportunities for assigned products/SBU.
• Collaborates with business team members to develop personal capability beyond functional SC expert into business partner within the team.
• Builds partnerships across SC sub-functions to deliver break through results.
• Works with Supply Chain Integration resources to synchronize project status and priorities across constrained resources.
• Designs and executes best practice business processes to ensure effective and efficient use of Supply Chain Solutions resources.
• Acts as a role model to ensure effective team dynamics in order to deliver business priorities and determine /engage required resources.

What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience:

• Minimum:
• 5 years' experience in a supply chain role
• 2 years' experience with desktop & ERP applications
• Experience with production/inventory control systems
• Operations planning experience
• Project management experience
• People management experience
• Experience with demand creation functions (i.e. interface with external customers, Marketing, Sales, and/or R&D).
• 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
• Desirable:
• MBA

Skills And Abilities

• Minimum:
• Strong Supply Chain and project leadership skills and ability to effectively influence
• Strong communication, written and verbal skills
• Analytical and decision-making
• Planning and organization
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain
• Teamwork skills
• Desirable:
• Broad understanding of end-to-end supply chain

Education Level/Degree: (Please clarify if equivalent experience is acceptable with no degree)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical degree
• Business MBA (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.

[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: $90,900 - $170,100
• –Zone B: $83,400 - $155,900
• –Zone C: $75,800 - $141,700

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.