OVERVIEW

The China Pet External Supply Chain (ESC) Manager is a newly created role to support the Pet international expansion, focused on China as the primary market.

This role will be responsible for building and executing ESC strategies in support of the Pet Business. These responsibilities include delivering manufacturing solutions in support of business priorities, supplier performance management and relationship ownership, stakeholder engagement, Total Value creation, and building ESC network strategies. This role is also responsible for the day-to-day performance of their ESC locations. This individual will work closely with the Pet ESC, Pet INTL Supply Chain team, Pet ITQ, Pet INTL Business Team, Asia Sourcing Team and broad cross functional teams to deliver ESC solutions matched to business needs. They will also be responsible for developing the ESC Network strategy in support and partnership with the Pet INTL Business Development Team (BDT) and direct manager. The role will report into US-based ESC Director, Pet and will receive longer term strategic direction and annual priorities from this leader.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead commercial & technical HMM pipeline development and execution -including bid strategies, negotiations, manufacturing improvements, etc.

• Responsible for end to end (E2E) supplier performance management in accordance with business needs

• Manage & communicate performance metrics at ESC sites- examples include but not limited to: human safety, food safety incidents, schedule %, OTIF, labor fill rates, raw material on time delivery, etc. by engaging in BPM/Peak meetings as appropriate or establishing Run meetings as needed

• Lead service recoveries at ESC sites when applicable to ensure business needs are being met

• Responsible for new product capabilities – new ESC site identification/searches for new product launches

• Execute Supplier relationship management plans in partnership with key stakeholders for key suppliers

• Leverage Source to Pay tools and processes across the ESC Category; complying with corporate and regulatory policies and accounting practices

• Gather and understand category market intelligence, benchmarking, and industry best practices

• Ensure supply/services and budget are appropriately managed, the sourcing process is followed, and standards are maintained.

• Identify and lead Improve initiatives at critical sites or charter Improve initiatives that could drive high value for GMI.

• Lead execution of ESC Pillar OGSM initiatives as applicable

• Partner with local Sourcing team to deploy needed capabilities and best practices in ESC across Pet and Human Food businesses for China market

• As needed, engage in support and exploration of surrounding markets for future opportunities for expanded partnerships, other Suppliers and new capabilities that might be available in the region (including Korea, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, etc)

• Support broader ESC needs in China, including human food initiatives, depending on changing business needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Engineering

• 5-8 years of Sourcing / Purchasing / Supply Chain/Manufacturing/Engineering experience

• Ability to lead through change

• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business results

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects in parallel

• Ability to accelerate action, escalate risks, recommend solutions

• Relevant skills and experience in complex contract negotiations, bidding strategies, supplier management, risk management, market analysis, financial analysis, project management

• Interpersonal Effectiveness - ability to collaborate, influence and motivate others. Build and maintain strong relationships. Strong communication skills to adapt to different audiences

• Learning Agility - Learns quickly and can apply skills to new projects or situations. Demonstrates curiosity and passion for learning and continuous improvement

• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills

• Fluency in Chinese, Mandarin & English with the ability to work in a multi-lingual environment, spanning different countries and cultures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pet manufacturing or pet sourcing experience

• Previous Business facing experience

• An interest to learn more about supply chain

• Experience influencing others in a global, dynamic organization

• Sourcing and Partnership Development experience in the CPG industry

• Previous experience managing Suppliers in China and/or fast east Asia region (Taiwan, Thailand, Korea)