The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Its trusted brands, which include Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and Rainbow Light®, can be found in about nine of 10 U.S. homes and internationally with brands such as Ajudin®, Clorinda®, Chux® and Poett®. Headquartered in Oakland, California, since 1913, Clorox was one of the first U.S. companies to integrate ESG into its business reporting, with commitments in three areas: Healthy Lives, Clean World and Thriving Communities.

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About the Opportunity

Position is responsible for providing Business Operations support for external manufacturing services in AMEA-Asia for Homecare (Bleach and Liquid) and Auto businesses. Specific responsibilities include identifying business needs, optimizing supplier performance, ensuring performance of KPI’s, business continuity, cost savings and innovations.

Business Operations manages the sourcing of existing and new products as well as support new product initiatives and launches.
 

What You'll Do

Active management of the supply chain to drive cost advantage for Clorox

• Consolidate spend to deliver TDC efficiencies
• Drive localization and harmonization of supply to reduce cost and improve efficiency
• Drive and coordinate identified cost savings across spend areas 
   

Lead or participate in projects to support the delivery of supply and innovation plans

• Work with R&D and project teams to ensure early involvement of procurement expertise on innovation projects involving specified materials and services.  
• Identify external contract manufacturing capabilities (current and new) that support the regional products and innovation plans.
• Implement learnings and process changes to improve the success of projects
• Influencing and supporting innovation agreements (Non-disclosure, Supply, Intellectual Property, Trade Mark License, Investment, Amortization, Bailment Agreements).
   

Support Procurement Category Managers to drive a comprehensive category sourcing strategy for specified spend areas, develop and communicate the sourcing project timelines

• Develop/maintain global strategic relationships 
• Assess supplier capabilities, analyze the market, and develop sourcing recommendations while balancing risk, cost, and ensuring supply.  
• Support the overall sourcing approval process and execute projects using a Strategic Sourcing Process
• Track procurement performance KPIs linked to business objectives
• Provide support for financial analysis including budgeting and forecasting
• Manage all strategic implementation and/or ongoing projects with external manufacturers
• Ensure 2 way communication between Business Unit and Category leads regarding demand, innovation, business needs, cost savings, resiliency and strategic planning.
   

Note: Key Responsibilities may include other related duties as assigned 
 

What we look for:

Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field experience required
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Able to lead cross-functional teams through defined processes
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects/responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities as well as differing priorities with internal stakeholders
• Fluent in English and Mandarin. (Vietnamese is an advantage)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving - Sorts through complex issues, identifies alternatives and makes recommendations. Integrates information from multiple sources, assesses and communicates it properly
• Initiative - Identifies opportunities and drives to resolution. Sets high standards of performance for self and others. Self-starter, eager to drive improvement and change. Takes ownership
• Collaboration / Responsiveness - Enjoys and thrives working with others. Able to respond promptly to urgencies. Values diversity of thought. Incorporates others ideas into decision making
• Leadership - Sets or influences direction beyond own area of responsibility; drives performance improvement across company
• Ability to clearly communicate at all levels required

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role 
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location 

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.