Overview

About the role

  • Responsible for leading the value engineering program for the category portfolio across all the supply chain nodes and generate business value through continuous Gross Margin enhancement and/or improving the sustainability impact across the supply chain in the medium & long term, in collaboration with Commercial and R&D organizations
  • Lead development and execution of the respective Category Value Engineering program to support CH business GM and Sustainability improvement objectives
  • Responsible for securing endorsement for agreed projects at PMBs and with Areas as required
  • Drive and monitor implementation of agreed strategies through project teams
  • Lead Value Engineering inputs into and from Product Portfolio Optimisation strategies in the Stage & Gate process through utilizing Design to Value and Complexity Reduction tools for new product development & existing portfolio
  • Track and report the progress of your portfolio of projects in the existing systems and processes for efficient tracking of the Value Engineering pipeline and in-year project implementation (i.e. Fusion, Galaxy, Excel trackers)
  • Develop Value Engineering skills and training (eg product tear down workshops) within the cross functional team and sites and embed through coaching and mentoring
  • Promote and influence the deployment of Sustainable solutions at every level of our products (packaging, API’s, excipients) on NPI’s, maintenance projects, and marketed products namely on : support 100% recycle readiness of the packaging portfolio, Virgin Plastic and CO2 emissions footprint reduction.

The role involves working closely with Category team, Commercial regions, Global Sustainability team, Global & Regional supply sites (external and internal), Regional Logistics, Regulatory, Legal and functional supply chain leads

In developing the Value Engineering and Sustainability project pipeline, the following elements are also considered:

  • Competitor COGS benchmarking & Haleon Product lifecycle mapping and segmentation
  • Macro-economic factors impacting margins (legal, political, global commodities, regulatory, local price regulations etc.)
  • Inflationary factors across various global and regional sites and sourced materials
  • Import & Export Duties
  • Full financial cash flow business cases to assess the best option for the Enterprise as a whole
  • Product and network complexity mitigation across E2E supply chain Sustainability and environmental impact
  • Understanding and basic knowledge related to technical solutions to improve the Sustainability level of manufactured products

Key responsibilities

  • Defining Value Engineering strategies and Road Map of short, medium & long-term activities to ensure successful delivery across the category product portfolio
  • Leading cross functional teams in R&D, Commercial and SC organisations to develop and implement a holistic program to reduce Cogs and improve Sustainability impact of our portfolio through Value Engineering for the categories
  • Identify Value Engineering and Sustainability opportunities from the technical & pack catalogues in close collaboration with Category Portfolio leaders and generating projects which also support complexity reduction opportunities
  • Driving and influencing alignment on Value Engineering platform initiatives impacting the bottom line delivery with senior Commercial leaders in the category and regions
  • Securing endorsement for all Value Engineering savings platforms and project initiatives at the appropriate governance forums eg Project Management boards and gaining alignment with markets & relevant sites
  • Efficiently deploy Project funds and resources to deliver the Category VE strategy
  • Supporting SC input in the NPI Stage & Gate process, ensuring application of Design to Value principles for new product development
  • Capturing, analysing and fully understanding Category business requirements & translating these into Value Engineering strategies and programs
  • Developing and rolling out best practice tools, templates and training programs on Value Engineering for the category, relevant sites & regions in the New Consumer Healthcare organization
  • Championing the deployment of technical solutions to support our Sustainability Company goals on recyclability readiness, Virgin Plastic footprint reduction and CO2 emissions reduction

Qualifications and skills

Essential 

  • Graduation degree in either of these subjects – science, engineering, maths, commerce, economics, Accounting & Finance, business management
  • At least 8 – 12 years’ experience in either or a combination of manufacturing operations management in FMCH, FMCG or pharmaceutical multinational or R&D product development roles combined with supply chain roles
  • Experience in operational site roles and across one or more than one supply chain function – Manufacturing, planning, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Technical, Quality
  • Proven experience and delivery of Cost Savings projects of substantive value
  • Financial acumen to analyse complex data across the supply chain and combine with variables to identify cost saving opportunities.
  • Exposure to Commercial category / markets to be able to quickly understand and evaluate impact of VE ideas on consumers / trade and develop effective approval strategies
  • Understanding of the product development & registration processes & timelines
  • Experience of leading multiple cross functional projects in matrix organisation

Preferred 

  • Post-Graduation Certification or Post Graduation Degree in either of these subjects – Supply Chain operations, business management, Sciences, Engineering, Technical, Accounting & Finance
  • The incumbent will ideally have completed training to certification level of VE expertise by SAVE International or affiliates
  • Specific personal or professional interest in Sustainable packaging solutions would be highly appreciated through recyclability, Virgin plastic reduction or CO2 reduction solutions
  • Proven leadership ability to lead and manage global teams across different categories / functions
  • Problem solving abilities and use of OE or other tools across multiple disciplines
  • Good understanding of financial dimensions– across Supply Chain and Commercial
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Knowledge of Supply network and supply capability, Regulatory processes including timelines, constraints and options and technical understanding of the relevant CH Technology platforms
  • Ability to operate at both tactical and strategic level to deliver timely and appropriate interventions

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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