Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing and optimizing all activities related to the purchasing and delivery of raw materials and packaging components to the production site. This position manages a team of buyers, ensuring the on-time availability of materials at the adequate levels following the inventory policies to support production plans.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible to ensure on-time materials & components availability to support the production plan in compliance with inventory policies and targets.
Ensures a privileged link between the site and the suppliers to ensure the availability of materials to support production plans.
Supports commercial launch of new products and product transfers through on-time and effective procurement of materials in addition to represent Site on various regional or external (CMO) committees/task forces related to Procurement/Purchasing, ERP system or planning.
Provide priorities within Materials Scheduling, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Technical, and other relevant departments to achieve customer service and financial goals.
Evaluates and implements when appropriate, all SAP systems enhancements to maximize utilization of automated purchasing including system parameters updates.
Analyzes SAP output to assure accuracy and appropriateness of department plans and actions, oversees the scheduling of materials to assure maximum performance.
Responsible for the accuracy of the SAP Production and Inventory Control systems (PIR-Purchase Info Record, Item Master, Bill of Material, and Routing files to assure and effective coordination of resources.
Maintains effective procedures to avoid or identify and dispose of obsolete inventoried items developing and implementing effective production and inventory control policies and procedures.
Coordinate with the appropriate departments leads (Planning, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Technical, Engineering and Finance) the timely resolution of issues impeding the production plan. Drives the escalation to senior management of potential supply issues related to suppliers that could put at risk the production plan.
Externally, share responsibility with the Operations managers to establish strategic plans to execute viable production plans to support customer orders and financial results. Internally, with the Planning manager establishes departmental area objectives and inventory plans used for site budgeting.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

BS/BA Degree, preferably in relevant disciplines (Business, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance or management related field)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, planning or related SC field.
At least 5 years in a manufacturing environment ideally with exposure to Manufacturing/Packaging Processes.
At least 2 years of experience as a team leader/manager level in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
At least 2 years of experience procuring API's and / or Excipients in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems (SAP), delivery of improvement initiatives and implementation of KPI's that resulted in both financial and non-financial benefits

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in most, if not all, of the following and employees developing into this role should develop experience and demonstrated success in the following:

Certified in Production and Inventory Management, CPIM (Preferred)
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified (Preferred)

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

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Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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Material & Inventory Control Manager