DRP Senior Manager - North America

Please note this role is located in Warsaw (hybrid). 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Supply Chain Distribution Senior Manager (North America) leads the department for a given supply chain area within Planning Hub and has top level accountability for the results of the department.

This leader is a role model in representing Wella values and a true champion of Supply Chain improvements within the planning organization. S/He owns and/or contributes significantly to the development of the documented Operating Strategy.  S/He is responsible for talent development within the area, ensuring sufficient organizational capability to support the planning operations and driving mastery within their planning organization.  S/He is accountable for the overall execution of work processes within the supply chain organization. S/He is accountable for delivering results in service, inventory and cost within their organization through execution of action plans and standard work processes.

You will join the Global Supply Chain Planning Team, which plays a critical role in product delivery to Wella customers. We collaborate cross-functionally and influence optimal decisions on service, cost, cash, and innovation. We continuously evolve and elevate work process standards and daily operate in a multi-cultural context.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead Distribution Requirements Planning team for North America region located in Warsaw (7 people).
• Role model the culture and company values.
• Own organization health and ensure strategic communication within department.
• Lead and accelerate change in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and implement improvements to drive efficiency and performance in the supply chain.
• Manage the department to deliver the KPIs for business and develop the organization.
• Create, contribute to and ensure compliance with the documented operating strategies.
• Provide leadership for delivering supply chain results for the supply chain and category.
• Provide coaching to the supply chain roles within their organization.
• Support the business performance tracking for the North America Business Unit.  
• Ensure customer service results meet or exceed category targets.
• Contribute to and provide leadership for inventory reduction strategies.
• Provide leadership to reduce/eliminate effort touches within their organization.
• Relentlessly drive operational excellence within the standard work processes.

MAIN TASKS:

• Grow the organization
• Drive culture in the department
• Lead strategic communication within the area
• Manage performance of department/individuals
• Support talent acquisition
• Lead talent development
• Assess training needs and provide relevant training (corporate/ functional)
• Develop individual growth plans
• Execute succession planning for the individuals

• Management of the team:
• Planning vacations
• Defining and deploying targets for the team and individuals
• Conduct individual’s performance assessment
• Lead regular 121 meeting
• Career planning for individuals
• Managing overtime
• Contribute to team design
• Distribute responsibilities/tasks in the department
• Reward & recognize outstanding performance

• Delivering the business
• Create vision for the department
• Develop long term strategy for the department
• Develop and complete department action plans linked with company priorities
• Lead and coach gap analysis and implement improvement plans
• Lead full PDCA cycle  
• Scorecards
• Action plans/ improvements
• Gap analysis
• System/process ownership

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• 5 years of experience as supply chain leader mainly in area of planning
• Master degree or higher (logistic, economy or production)
• Practical knowledge of planning in SAP/ BY/ JDA
• Robust leadership and people management skills
• High impact communication skills
• Strong coaching , facilitation and team building skills
• Great cooperation and negotiation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Discipline and attentions to details
• Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement

WHAT WE OFFER

At the heart of our company is a commitment to nurturing growth, health, and happiness. That’s why we offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model (2 days per week in our Warsaw office) with the bonus of shorter Fridays all year long.
• A birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
• The freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
• A day off for every full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
• Quarterly and annual recognition program that comes with financial rewards.
• Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
• Life insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• A lunch card to fuel your productivity.
• A Multisport card to keep you active and healthy.
• Support for your commute (public transport)
• Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
• Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
• Bonuses for life’s special moments (like marriage or the birth of a child) and for long-term service.
• Generous referral bonuses when you recommend new talent.
• A modern workspace with collaborative areas and a calendar full of cool events and gatherings.
• Discounts on our products in the online shop.

WHO WE ARE

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company, please visit:

www.wellacompany.com and https://www.wellacompany.com/about-us.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: 

https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results.

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