Job Title: Manufacturing Supply Chain Lead
Division: Piscataway Manufacturing
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Reports To: VP, Plant Manager
What You Will Do:
- Lead the local supply chain function and the development of the overall plantlogisticsstrategy by working with production,the divisionand business leaders to implement a world-class execution and delivery system.
- Departmental Leadership: Direct management and career development of a 20+ member team, including organizational design, performance management, and succession planning.
- Strategic Autonomy: Own the 3-year strategic roadmap for the Manufacturing Supply Chain department, aligning plant capacity with L'OréalGlobal'slong-term growthobjectives. Cocreate with the plantmanager fortheappropriate BCPfor the business.
- EHS & Quality Stewardship: Serve as a core member of the plant leadership team, driving an interdependent safety culture and 100% compliance with Quality and Environmental missions.
- P&L & Budget Ownership: Full accountability for thelogisticsbudget, inventory financial trends, and cost-reduction initiatives related to material flow and vendor liability.
- Drive Further Cost Optimization Through Advanced Value Engineering,implementvalue engineering initiatives across 5 key raw material and 5 critical packagingcomponentscategories that collectively represent the highest spend.
- Expand Global Supplier Risk Management to Geopolitical and ESG Factors. Broaden the
- An existingglobal supplier risk management program to include a systematic assessment and mitigation strategy for geopolitical risks and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance across all critical suppliers.
- Industrialization Ownership: End-to-end accountability for new product launches, from feasibility studies and cost estimation to final production attainment.
- Inventory Revolution: Autonomously develop and implement advanced inventory control systems to improve material flow and minimize excess/obsolete stock.
- Digital Transformation: Oversee the maintenance and evolution of Material Planning
- Requirements (MRP) and technological tools to drive operational efficiency. Implementing a targeted professional development program, focusing on advanced digital tools and analyticsfor decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Act as the ultimate decision-maker for production
- prioritization, balancing high-level service requirements with plant operational stability.
- Direct the local supply chain andlogisticsfunction to meet or exceed established service levels.
- Oversee the planning of the monthly Master Production Schedule (MPS), all product launch activities and the planning of components and raw materials for production.
- Drive continuous improvement andcoordinatemanufacturing operations to meet service levels and demand.
- Research anddetermineavailability of resources to execute launch,promotionand standard business production, challenging and making recommendations during Productionplan validation.
- Approve Sales Forecast and initiate changes as necessary based on plant capacity.
- Own ContractManufacturing byOverseeing the coordination of requirements with the subcontracting team to fill needs, and in parallel develop a roadmap to bringin-housewhen Itmakes financial sense.
- Activelyparticipatein plant trending and budgeting.
- Review stock status and report to anomalies/problems to the division and plant management committee.
- Build the strategy for all inventory categories coverages & value mapping with reference to geopolitical constraints in the leanest manner to ensure the service sustainability.
- Work closely with demand planning andparticipatein reliable forecast analysis to reduce E&O impacts.
- Advance Sustainable Sourcing Initiatives Beyond Packaging. Expand the focus of sustainable sourcing beyond packaging to include key raw materials with high environmental or social impact.
- Lead a team oflogisticsprofessionals to achieve service levels and support plant/division objectivesincluding agility & responsiveness, Health of Inventory, and L4TF. Builds a strong engaged high performing team driving PULSE in the positive direction.
- Be the SRM for both CM vendors as well as RM/PM suppliers.
What We Are Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management (MBA highly preferred).
- Minimum 10-12 years of significant leadership experience in manufacturing supply chain operations withina cosmeticsenvironment.
- Proven People Leadership. Demonstratedtrack recordof leading, structuring, and developing large teams (20+) within a complex manufacturing matrix.
- Strategic Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of plantlogisticsKPIs, P&L management, and advanced MRP/ERP systems.
- Decision-Making: Exceptional professional judgment with the ability to make autonomous, high-stakesdecisions thatimpactplant profitability.
- Computer skills,includingexperience with spreadsheets, pivot tables, presentations, graphicssoftware,and database management.
- Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Plancomponentinventories andmaintainplanning parameters to manage the inventory Investmentwithin budgeted levels.
- Must wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Visual/auditory acuityrequiredtooperateequipment and see/hear warning alarms.
- Mustdemonstrate100% personal responsibility for departmental outcomes.
- Ability to thrive with minimal supervision,operatingas the "CEO" of theManufacturing SupplyChain function.
- High levelof professional judgment and sound decision-making under pressure.
- Must produce "World Class Results" through the empowerment of others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA Preferred
- Experience withSAPa plus.
What's In It For You:
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
C1 - Internal use
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer
Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products,
Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E
learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
