Portfolio Lifecycle Senior Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Lifecycle Senior Manager, reporting to Cost & Cash Leader.

The scope will include regional SPOC role (EMEA), a Brand management (Nioxin, Sebastian for instance), and a system ownership to be defined (MOQ reduction, NFG optimization are options). The scope might evolve with having reportees.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Act as regional SPOC for EMEA and drive all your KPIs, ultimately the Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) measure to deliver FY targets for your Region, as well as supporting the region with any E&O, VAR and Portfolio Rationalization activities.
• Understands the financial AOP, and PF targets, and improve their building blocks for your region.
• Own and lead the clean and prevention action plan to deliver VAR targets in your region, by engaging and enabling all needed stakeholders (Bus, Factories, EXO)
• Build your expertise and recommend the non-moving SKUs in your region, to clean the stock and VAR.
• Actively participate and contribute in Nioxin and Sebastian brands strategy and Initiative 3 years Masterplan.
• Actively participate in Nioxin and Sebastian initiatives by anticipating any VAR, E&O, IRC risks, by providing options to commercial teams and to GILs, and by driving the right decision taking in due time at gates.
• Raise in SAM meeting any risks and options, to gather leadership guidance.
• Lead the Nioxin and Sebastian brands SKU portfolio optimization program and action plan in close partnership with commercial, Marketing and finance multi-functional brands team.

WHAT WE WANT YOU TO BRING ALONG

• At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain function with increasing responsibilities and scope. Experience in initiative management and supply planning and/or demand planning would be ideal. Experience of multi-functional work with business acumen would be highly appreciated.
• Able to “zoom-in” and “zoom-out”, quickly shifting between strategic and tactical directions
• Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to present persuasive arguments to Leadership and Peers
• Ability to influence and understand business dynamics
• Able to Lead and Follow as part of multi-functional teams
• Participate on work teams as a leader and member
• Able to Negotiate, resilient in trying multiple tactics to achieve goals
• Self-motivated and Dynamic manager
• Able to define and drive individual and group action plans
• Strong Data Analytical Skills
• Willing to go beyond his / her responsibilities if needed
• Fluent in speaking English
• Interest and experience in Beauty brands and industry would be a plus.
• Knowledge of Sebastian and Nioxin brands would be a plus.

SKILLS & BEHAVIORS

• Demonstrates a strong sense of individual accountability
• Embraces and accelerates change in a fast-paced environment
• Is resilient and flexible, adapts to new challenges
• Is autonomous, action-orientated and pragmatic
• Is committed to deliver results, goes after the stretch target
• Proactively seeks improvement, is a solution provider and a problem solver
• Learns from successes and failures, looks for and reapplies best practices
• Thrives on challenges and keeps a healthy attitude under pressure
• Is willing to help others and focuses on customer needs

WHAT WE OFFER

We care about growth, health, and wellbeing of our employees; therefore, our offer includes:

• Luxmed medical insurance: Employee basic package is covered by Wella, you can upgrade the package or extend it to your spouse or partner and kids
• Life insurance: basic option is paid by Wella, you can upgrade the package for you and your family
• Lunch card
• Multisport card
• Parking subsidy or public transportation refund – depending on your commuting style
• One additional day off to celebrate each full year of employment (capped at five days) 
• Birthday as a holiday: celebrate with your loved ones!
• End-of-the-year gift, spring celebrations
• Bonus for life-time occasions (e.g., giving birth to a child, marriage)
• Attractive referral bonus for recommending talents to work at Wella
• State-of-the-art workspace, collaborative areas, cool events, and gatherings
• Occasional samples of our products to enjoy
• Access to discounts on our products in Wella and ghd online shops

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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