JOB REQUIREMENTS: Associate Manager, Procurement Operations (Third Party
Manufacturing) - 27657 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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. 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. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED EXPERI NCE 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
***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided! Qualified
females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans
are encouraged to apply.