Associate Director, Regional Planning

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear, to keep workers safe and productive in industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

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Ansell is looking for an Associate Director, Regional Planning to join our team in Iselin, NJ!

In this position you will play a vital role in the Global Supply Chain team. They are responsible for ensuring that the global customer service level targets are consistently met while maintaining global inventory within budget. The role of Regional Planning Lead is responsible for the oversight and management of Regional Planning for assigned portfolio and region.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible and hybrid work model.
• An inclusive and collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters an international culture.
• Ansell University programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company.
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs
• 401-k plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Summer Friday's
• Regional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees
• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

What your role will be?

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• Lead the Regional Planning process within Global Supply Chain by managing all related processes to support customer service level targets.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to obtain sales forecasts, opportunities, supply committed plans and point of sale to drive the Demand Review sign-off, NPD and Opportunities meeting.
• Provide demand input for the annual product sales plan within the budgeting process
• Track changes and plan accuracy striving for the improvement of information quality and flow with clear bridges and root causes
• Actively create content and participate in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings
• Ensure consolidation of Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) forecasts into the IBP committed plan for relevant portfolio by working with CPFR lead(s)
• Support capabilities and business processes to significantly improve on customer experience excellence, product availability, reducing excess stock in collaboration with Sales and Marketing
• Maintain months cover balance target across region through effective inventory management
• Prevent E&O through active avoidance of new excess and depletion of E&O inventory
• Request expedited supply through fast-track shipments to resolve back-order situations while strictly managing costs
• Provide product availability, lead-time enquiries and intra-region allocation management to commercial stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate cross functional teams with information on shortages and availability including root cause, corrective action and recovery for product shortages and delays, including anticipation of future constrained situations through the CBO (customer back order) reporting, OTIF reporting (external & internal), STP (ship to promise) and other relevant reports
• Actively participate in the product rationalization process (phase-in/phase-out) from a Demand Planning and Regional execution perspective
• Mentor and lead a team of professionals, providing training and coaching, performance management and other relevant individual and team-based feedback to maximize performance.
• Develop and execute intra-region allocations as required during periods of constraint

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or commensurate experience
• 8+ years' supply chain experience in a best practice dynamic FMCG/Healthcare / Pharmaceutical company.
• Experience developing business and strategic plans
• E2E planning experience beyond Demand / S&OP / Inventory Planning in a regional / global scope

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today !

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

Ansell's vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we are sensitive and thoughtful and provide an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It's what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it's what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it's also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person self-identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success.

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