Global Network Strategy Manager, Supply Chain

Reckitt

$156K — $234K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5-10 years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or innovation management.
  • Strong grasp of supplier ecosystems and sourcing strategies.
  • Proven ability to translate new technologies into business opportunities.
  • Expertise in supplier performance management and strategic partnerships.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with digital sourcing tools and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct end-to-end supply chain assessments for cost and service improvements.
  • Evaluate demand trends and technology shifts for network design.
  • Lead efforts in global network optimization including sourcing and distribution.
  • Analyze logistics costs and recommend improvements to footprint.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and redesign.
  • Build business cases with financial and risk assessments alongside Finance.
  • Assess risks to ensure a resilient global network strategy.

Benefits

  • Parental benefits and paid parental leave options.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
  • Life insurance coverage for all employees globally.
  • Opportunities for financial growth through global share plans.
  • Short-term incentives for outstanding results recognition.
Full Job Description
About the role

Are you prepared to craft the future of global health and hygiene? At Reckitt, your project management skills can make a significant impact. We're seeking a Project Manager to spearhead supply-related projects, driving innovation and efficiency across our operations. In this vibrant role, you will marshal projects from inception to completion, being the linchpin that connects diverse teams and processes. Your expertise will facilitate initiatives that enhance our dynamic supply chain - ultimately helping millions achieve healthier lives.

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct end-to-end supply chain assessments to identify opportunities across cost, service, resilience, and capacity.
  • Evaluate long-term demand trends, technology shifts, and category strategies to inform network design decisions.
  • Lead global network optimization efforts, including sourcing locations, manufacturing footprint, and distribution flows.
  • Analyze capacity, constraints, logistics costs, and lead times to recommend footprint improvements (e.g., consolidation, nearshoring, dual sourcing).
  • Identify and drive COGS reduction initiatives through sourcing strategy, network redesign, and supplier alignment.
  • Build and validate business cases, including scenario modeling, financial impact (COGS), and risk assessments in partnership with Finance.
  • Assess geopolitical, regulatory, and macroeconomic risks to ensure a resilient, future-ready global network strategy.
  • Deliver data-driven insights using advanced analytics and modeling, while influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.


The experience we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field required; MBA or technical master's preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or innovation management.
  • Strong understanding of supplier ecosystems, sourcing strategies, and emerging technology trends.
  • Proven ability to evaluate new technologies and translate them into actionable business opportunities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in supplier performance management and strategic partnership development.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional environments.
  • Experience with digital sourcing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Coupa, Kinaxis) and supplier risk systems.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, with experience optimizing complex supplier networks and driving network optimization initiatives.


The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $156,000.00 - $234,000.00

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.

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