Department: Supply Chain
Location: New York, NY USA
Posted: 2012-07-12
Requisition Number: SC-071212-ExtMnfctMgr

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Identify qualified sources of supply and manufacturing sites based on product requirements and marketing strategies
• Open order management of all open POs with external manufacturer
• Lead weekly comprehensive site reviews
• Serve as project manager for key strategic EM initiatives to ensure projects completed on time and on budget with no interruption of service
• Participate in bidding process for new product launches to deliver innovation on time and on budget.
• 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, inventory targets and GMP and EA SOP 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
• Develop plans and implement actions to reduce lead-times and manage inventory levels at contract sites
• Manage interns, co-ops, analysts, suppliers, and/or consultants in daily site execution and special projects.
• 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; MBA a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing relationships with external manufacturers and making cost improvements
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the areas of Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and/or Finance is required
• At least 3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment is required
• The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in making financial assessments of projects and/or providing recommendations is a requirement
• Strong systems skills required: proficient in MRP, ERP, and Excel
• 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
• Experience working for a Consumer Products company; health and beauty industry is preferred

Education:

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree preferably in a technical or Science discipline; MBA a plus

Note:

• Please send resume and cover letter indicating salary history to: newyork.positions@elizabetharden.com or stamford.positions@elizabetharden.com

Closing Date: Closed on 2012-10-11

Contact:
E-mail: newyork.positions@elizabetharden.com or stamford.positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA