Category Network Development Director

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Category Network Development Director will be responsible for managing network processes and decisions, overseeing the digital twin process for manufacturing and warehousing, collaborating on Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and acting as the super user for network management tools. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Your responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

 

Manage Network Processes and Decisions:

Oversee and optimize network operations across the group.

Make strategic decisions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Ensure alignment with the overall business strategy.

 

Oversee Digital Twin Process:

Implement and manage digital twin technology for manufacturing and warehousing.

Conduct regular optimization exercises to improve processes and outcomes.

Stay updated with the latest advancements in digital twin technology.

 

Collaborate on RCCP:

Work closely with the category team on annual Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).

Analyze long-range forecasts to drive strategic capacity planning decisions.

Ensure future capacity needs are met in alignment with business goals.

 

Super User for Network Management Tools:

Act as the expert for network management tools such as Coupa and Llamasoft.

Provide support, training, and guidance to other users.

Continuously improve the use of these tools to maximize their effectiveness.

The experience we're looking for

Key Requirements:

 

Manufacturing Knowledge:

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a factory leader or part of the factory leadership team.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and challenges.

 

Supply Management Understanding:

Experience in category supply management or planning.

Ability to analyze long-range forecasts and make strategic decisions.

Knowledge of supply chain dynamics and best practices.

 

Analytical Skills:

Proficiency in handling and analyzing large, complex data sets.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to derive actionable insights from data.

 

Presentation and Storytelling Skills:

Ability to convert complex models and data into simple, engaging conclusions.

Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate decisions and strategies.

Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

 

Typical connects are with SVP Supply Leads, Category leads & Regional Supply Directors, Site Directors, Operational Managers, Global Quality, Global Health & Safety, Global Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence and FM Global

To align required functionalities, priorities, roll out plan, benefits, get support to remove barriers, resources allocation, and sync timelines with other initiatives in the Supply Chain and other functions.

The skills for success

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.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.