Associate Manager, Procurement Operations (Third Party Manufacturing)

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®,Babyganics® andEcover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Manager, Procurement Operations (Third Party Manufacturing) will support Lifestyles Brands Business Unit. You will execute strategies for assigned suppliers that ensure delivery of business objectives including Customer Service, Cost, Cash, Quality, Innovation and Sustainability. Ensures supply reliability for select Contract Manufacturers to support SCJ’s overall customer service targets.  Owns and works cross-functionally to deliver on supplier performance measurement and drives continuous improvement process for 3PM suppliers.  Partners with LSB Innovation to ensure Innovation and new products are implemented on time. This role has 0-1 direct reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages assigned 3rd party manufacturers and works cross-functionally with LSB stakeholders (e.g. Planning, Quality, etc.) to ensure 3PMs meet LSB requirements 

• Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), leading regular reviews with SRM suppliers and driving improvements to supplier performance.  Participate in expanding/automating SRM by cleansing data, training suppliers, driving recurrent cross-functional meetings with suppliers and validating scorecards/metrics

• Ensures routines and rituals are set and occur to ensure supplier and SCJ are in conformance with all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) 

• Leads implementation of LSB 3PM sourcing strategies including on boarding new 3PMs and off boarding 3PMs

• Proactively assess supplier capacity and initiates improvements with suppliers and stakeholders to increase supply chain reliability and efficiency

• Partners with LSB Innovation teams to represent Procurement in the delivery and execution of LSB Innovation, product launches, graphics changes etc.

• Identifies and implements process optimization to minimize cost, reduce waste, maximize efficiencies, increase speed (e.g.  MOQ, inventory, lead time optimization)

• Participate in various LSB forums (S&OP, Innovation teams, etc.)

• Provides insights and recommendations to sourcing strategies & leads select key initiatives in the 3PM network

• Ensure all internal and external audits occur and any resulting action items are closed for assigned scope of work

• Incorporate Brand and Corporate Sustainability strategies into LSB plans to help ensure we are leading in CPG sustainability

• Continuous communication with Global Procurement Portfolio teams

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operation Management, Engineering, Finance, or military experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

• 5+ years of work experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry

• Project Management, Supplier Management, Manufacturing and New Product Commercialization Experience

• Proven track record in building relationships and strategic alliances internally and externally 

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Strong interpersonal communication, organization, and analytical skills

• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and interface with multiple levels of both internal and external organizations

• Strong knowledge of production/process technologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE, TPM etc.

• Strong Financial Acumen and Stakeholder Influencing Skills.

• Ability to think strategically and objectively with an aptness for building viable action plans

• Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time and often under tight timelines

• Ability to analyze and assimilate relevant data into recommendations and decisions

• Manage complexity and ability to deal with ambiguity

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full Time

• Office Environment

• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

• This role is not eligible for relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more. 

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.