Sr. Manager, SCM na LG H&H Americas / LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H USA)

LG H&H Americas is a division of LG H&H, the #1 company in beauty and personal care in Korea. Since creating Korea’s first ever cosmetic products over 75 years ago, LG H&H has become an industry leader in Asia, before expanding our business by merging with The Avon Company to introduce and grow our robust brand portfolio in the US and Canada.

About the Role

This is a key position that oversees the Supply Chain operations for LG H&H products focusing on improving synergies in core areas including: Inventory management (LG & Customers), Demand Planning, Logistics and Warehouse Operations. This position is responsible for establishing holistic Supply Chain processes, KPIs, and driving operational excellence and discipline within the team. This position will be a key liaison to Sales, Marketing, Logistics, other US supply chain departments and HQ in terms of communication.

Responsibilities

• Decides on the supply and distribution methods by tracking the efficiencies of each delivery mode, e.g. road, air, and road.
• Manages returns to suppliers for rejected materials by assuring these rejected materials are up to standard through rejection reasons.
• Provides sound leadership to the team and ensures excellence in performance.
• Manages compliance with occupational health and safety regulations by setting safety checks.
• Procures quality items by ensuring all purchases are made according to the agreed specifications.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with suppliers.
• Develops sources for procuring supplies, services, and equipment by attending demonstrations, contacting vendors; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies and trade fairs.

• Ensures timely and correct communication of authorized orders to suppliers to facilitate timely and in-spec delivery of ordered goods and services
• Ensures optimum supplies at all times by reviewing reports concerning inventory levels.
• Ensures appropriate procedure controls and certification are in order at suppliers.
• Ensures optimum staffing for all sections under the supply chain by putting together a demand-driven staffing model.
• Improves supply chain efficiencies by automating all key supply chain processes. Implements new technologies to advance competence in supply chain development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in purchasing & supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or a related field is a prerequisite.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in SCM, with at least 5 years managing a team
• Proven experience in interaction with various distributors/ suppliers
• (CIP) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are preferred
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• High level of attention to detail and excellent time management skills are required.
• Understands market dynamics as well as the legal and regulatory landscape.
• Must have knowledge of the SAP system
• A high level of written communication skills is mandatory.
• Ability to make decisions on the go in liaison with the relevant stakeholders.
• This role requires a self-driven self-starter.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.
• Fluency in Korean is a plus.

Our Benefits

• Eligible for benefits as of date of hire (health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary programs)
• You are immediately vested in LG H&H's matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan. Company matches your contributions dollar-for dollar up to 6% of your eligible pay.
• Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D and Disability benefits
• Wellness incentive programs 

Salary range: 150-170k

LG H&H USA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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