Senior Services Manager, Supply Chain

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox is seeking a senior supply chain leader to drive end-to-end strategies across multiple functions including Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and Finance. You will lead projects from inception through SOS, champion the FLIGHT Stage Gate process, and deploy strategies that enhance competitiveness, innovation, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic decision-making, and governance to deliver margin improvements and robust supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Engineering or related technical degree.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Engineering, R&D, Human Insights, Finance, Supply Chain and other functions.
• Lead projects from initiation through SOS.
• Champion the FLIGHT Stage Gate process and drive timely leadership decisions.
• Develop and deploy end-to-end business-unit supply chain strategy.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Strategic Margin Improvement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain

MBA Preferred

Job description

• Lead cross-functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Engineering, R&D, Human Insights, Finance, Supply Chain, and other functions as needed
• Lead projects from initiation through SOS
• Champion the FLIGHT Stage Gate process and drive timely leadership decisions
• Develop and deploy end-to-end business-unit supply chain strategy
• Drive implementation through projects and initiatives supporting Litter BU objectives
• Lead supply chain strategy for competitiveness, growth, innovation, and cost savings
• Represent end-to-end Supply Chain in innovation leadership forums, Discovery, and pre-charter work
• Integrate supply strategy with innovation objectives based on capability, capacity, cost, service, timing, and risk
• Develop supply options for new products, packaging, claims, formats, and commercial plans
• Synthesize inputs from Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Quality, R&D, and business teams
• Define assumptions, constraints, dependencies, decision needs, and supply chain deliverables from Discovery through charter
• Identify capability gaps, resource needs, timing risks, and mitigation plans
• Implement BU cost savings projects and pipeline
• Lead strategic margin improvement and cost savings projects through execution, benefit validation, risk management, and handoff
• Develop decision-ready business cases
• Coordinate governance routines, remove barriers, confirm financial treatment, and align next actions
• Identify margin expansion opportunities using benchmarks, performance data, and business priorities
• Advance Services functional capability through shared learning with the Project Management Community of Practice
• Design and implement best-practice processes for efficient Supply Chain resource use
• Monitor external supply chain benchmarks, capabilities, trends, best practices, and competitive intelligence
• Model effective team dynamics and engage required resources

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related technical degree
• MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain management experience spanning more than one discipline, including Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, and Logistics
• Demonstrated track record of success
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and fostering employee growth and development
• Ability to identify and develop strategic and tactical options to improve supply chain performance and capabilities
• Ability to collaborate with and influence subordinates, peers, and senior executives
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from complex data and information
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal forms
• Excellent understanding of business financials and ability to articulate financial impacts to supply chain choices and risks
• Flexibility to manage and prioritize planned and unplanned work
• Commitment to deliver complex projects and initiatives on time and on budget
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end business and supply chain interdependencies
• Curiosity and ongoing development about the external environment
• Ability to lead with excellence by demonstrating Clorox leadership model attributes and values

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and developing end-to-end supply chain strategies that drive competitiveness, growth, and cost savings. Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively while managing complex projects and initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Margin Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Strategy
• Procurement
• Planning
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Cost Savings Projects
• Business Case Development
• Data Analysis
• Financial Impact Analysis
• Stage Gate Process

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Influencing Skills
• Communication Skills
• Employee Development
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Supply Chain
• MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

• End-to-End Supply Chain
• Innovation Leadership
• Governance Routines
• Benchmarking
• Competitive Intelligence