CAREER OPPORTUNITIES > EXTERNAL MANUFACTURING MANAGER - GLOBAL SOURCING

Department: Supply Chain
Location: Stamford, CT USA
Posted: 11/14/2009
Requisition Number: SC-20091113-EMM

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

  • Identify qualified sources of supply and manufacturing sites based on product requirements and marketing strategies as they relate to manufacturing requirements.
  • Lead key EA programs and site development.
  • Ensure the achievement of specified performance metrics (e.g. Unit Fill Rate and Plan Attainment, on-time new product launches, cost targets, and GMP conformance) by external manufacturers.
  • Develop supply market knowledge within key processing technologies to enable rapid benchmarking and accelerated selection of alternative contract sites.
  • Conduct on-going analysis of total end-to-end costs of supply.
  • Propose and manage implementation of cost improvements
  • Conduct analysis and develop plans that support implementation of
  • Develop plans and implement actions to reduce lead-times and manage inventory levels at contract sites.
  • Review on-going capacity analysis of contract sites.
  • Supervise the efficient implementation of product/process changes at contract sites.
  • Ensure contract site personnel are instructed on EA’s operational, quality and regulatory requirements and make sure all deficiencies are addressed.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree preferably in a technical or Science discipline. An MBA a plus.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the areas of Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and/or Finance is required. The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience working for a Consumer Products company is preferred. At least 3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Experience in making financial assessments of projects and/or providing recommendations is a requirement.
  • Experience working with external manufacturers and making cost improvements is an asset.
  • Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools, Training and/or Certification is preferred.
  • Project Management experience is required. Project Management Professional and APICS Certifications are also preferred.
  • The candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, facilitating, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills and possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a matrix organization.

Education:
  • Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree preferably in a technical or Science discipline. An MBA a plus.

Travel Requirements: 0%

Special Requirements:
  • Please forward a resume in either Word or PDF format to Stamford.Positions@elizabetharden.com. You must indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.

Closing Date: Closed on 02/17/2010

Contact:
E-mail: Stamford.Positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA