Supply Chain IBP Lead - International

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care. This is a pivotal role within CSCI (Consumer Self Care International), responsible for managing and optimizing the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This role involves conducting detailed analyses of demand and inventory, driving initiatives to reduce inventory and SSSO (Stock, Slow-moving, and Obsolete), and improving forecast accuracy (F/acc). The S&OP Lead will prepare materials for monthly Executive S&OP meetings, develop actionable conclusions, and drive mitigating actions. Leads a team of direct and indirect reports. Plays a critical role in ensuring the alignment of supply chain activities with the overall business strategy.

Scope of the Role

• Lead and mentor a team consisting of an Inventory Manager, Analytics Lead, and Master Data Lead (and their respective teams); Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment; Provide guidance and support to team members to achieve departmental goals. 
• Process governance; Form a companywide strategic roadmap to improve S&OP maturity; Align strategic roadmap with key stakeholders across functions, hierarchy and different parts of the business. Enable process design through technology and analytics and manage technology upgrades. 
• Tailor the most appropriate S&OP process for the organization and guarding the overall standard of the process; Define the S&OP process steps, Evaluate adoption of the process, Design the process flow, key success measures and interaction with other processes, Implement transformational or continuous improvement changes to the process, Benchmark the process amongst industry peers, and Hand over the process to S&OP coordinators in the business. 
• Manage the S&OP Process: Own and manage the detailed analysis of demand and inventory Drive programs to reduce inventory levels, minimize Stock, Slow-moving, and Obsolete (SSSO) items, and reduce forecast bias; Improve forecast accuracy (F/acc) through continuous process enhancements and best practices. 
• Prepare for and lead Executive S&OP Meetings: Prepare comprehensive materials; Develop data-driven conclusions and present actionable insights; Drive the execution of mitigating actions based on meeting outcomes. 
• Collaborate with the Demand Planning Lead, Central Supply Planning Lead, and Network Management Lead to ensure alignment and collaboration across different planning functions to achieve overall business objectives. 
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the S&OP framework; Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the S&OP process. 

Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain management, Business administration of related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS) is preferred 
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in supply chain management, demand planning, or related fields within CPG industry, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Proficiency in S&OP processes and tools 
• Strong leadership and team management/motivation skills 
• Strong organizational, project management and change management skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively across different functions and levels within the organization
• This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and improve processes continuously 

Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about at Perrigo.  Hybrid Working Approach We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more  Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application.  (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.)  Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.  Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV #weareperrigo