Senior Manager, Global External Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across external manufacturers to deliver key KPIs for the Business Unit’s external manufacturing portfolio
• Ensure supply assurance and predictability by managing On Time in Full (OTIF) and schedule adherence to meet planning requirements
• Ensure Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) attributes and requirements are fully understood and adhered to at all co‑pack locations
• Understand Vista/Elevate and the impact to the EM network
• Support change management across the Cleaning team and with our EM partners
• Deliver SOX‑required audits, cycle counts, and inventory maintenance activities
• Leverage Clorox business and manufacturing best practices in the management of contract sites
• Actively participate and serve as the “Make” lead on commercialization teams
• Partner with Procurement, Production Services, and Quality on the New Site Assessment Team, providing a single technical voice on site selection
• Work in concert with Procurement to manage site relationships and performance from contract renegotiation through site closures
• Provide leadership and support for continuous improvement and strategic projects within both the Business Unit and external manufacturers
• Monitor and track operational performance metrics for suppliers and external manufacturers, incorporating input from Manufacturing, QA, and Technical Services
• Escalate critical or recurring issues to Procurement and GQA
• Perform required tasks related to Quality Notifications
• Support daily external manufacturer (EM) troubleshooting
• Support all required inter‑company transactions as they relate to Cleaning
• Ensure rolling volume forecasts are communicated with external manufacturers to confirm production availability
• Work with the Planning/MSM team on supplier forecasts for unbundled EOMs
• Perform VIM invoice research and approval
• Lead SAP master data activities
• Lead cycle count processes with SAP reporting
• Actively engage and participate in key external manufacturing and supply chain forums (Triangle Calls, Gap closure meetings, QBRs, project calls, etc.)
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to influence and implement improvements and ensure successful change management
• Ensure a One External Manufacturing voice with cross‑functional partners and stakeholders

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, planning, or logistics environments
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
• SAP (ERP/MRP) experience
• Strong expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit processes
• Proven track record managing inventory accuracy programs, including cycle counts and reconciliation processes
• Ability to lead, empower, and influence others
• Ability to thrive in and provide direction through ambiguity
• Self‑directed and able to work toward corporate and Business Unit objectives
• Proven strength in analysis, root cause identification, and problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain process improvements
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills
• Understanding of continuous improvement and Lean methodologies
• Experience with SOX compliance and inventory management
• Working knowledge of quality systems and process capability
• Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing principles
• Customer‑service oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel up to 40% if needed