Description

Who We are

John Paul Mitchell Systems (“JPMS”) is recognized worldwide for developing and marketing innovative hair and skin care products since 1980. We’ve been serving the professional beauty industry with salon-quality hair care products, styling tools and professional hair color through our family of brands including Paul Mitchell®, MITCH®, Awapuhi Wild Ginger®, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell® Pro Tools™, Neuro®, MVRCK™, The Demi and Color XG®.

We were the first professional hair care company to take a stand against animal testing and continue our strong commitment to giving back, supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes both domestically and internationally. Sustainability has always been a priority, and we are committed to making our company operations climate neutral to preserve the beauty of the world around us.

About The Role

As the Director of Project Management for Supply Chain, you will partner with operations, R&D and legal teams to lead project and program planning and execution across various functions. You will drive projects and programs to achieve mission-critical outcomes for JPMS’s existing product line and supply chain changes. At each new engagement you will leverage the continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of project types.

What You Will Do

Manage the project and associated cross-functional plans to drive execution in collaboration with R&D, Operations & Legal
End to end project management of restages including the discontinuation plan of old items and operational launch planning of new items
End to end project management of regulatory driven changes including the plan to phase out old packaging and finished goods and introduction of new packaging and finished goods in advance of the deadlines
Lead cross-functional team members to develop and drive various operations and supply chain projects
Lead strategic sourcing project to get to ideal state of multiple qualified manufacturers supplying each Distribution Center location
Lead additional supply chain projects identified by the EVP of Operations, including but not limited to D365 ERP improvements, inventory disposition and optimization, and new customer onboarding
Ensure milestones, goals, and budget are achieved and risk is effectively managed
Communicate milestones and deliverables status to leadership, including mitigation strategy and compression opportunities
Provide decision analysis expertise and tools to the teams for strategic planning and operational execution
Act as the subject matter expert for product development process, project governance, development plans, critical path, decision trees and project financials
Ensure adherence to all governance processes, deliverables and escalations
Plan and lead kick-off meetings, clarifying individual roles and responsibilities and defining expectations and success factors for the team
Maintains all systems and tools necessary to appropriately track initiatives as well as pipeline status

Who You Are

Have a strong work ethic and can-do attitude, leaving a positive impression on everyone you interact with
Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional stakeholders, fostering a cohesive team environment
Strong time management skills and able to act with a sense of urgency
Highly organized, detail oriented and efficient multitasker
Self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance
Comfortable wearing many hats and moving fluidly between tasks
Utilize relevant industry jargon and terminology consistently in both verbal and written communications
Act and propose new ideas and solutions before asked
You are positive, upbeat, and friendly—with a can-do attitude and a knack for solving problems
Self-described beauty enthusiast, passionate about hair care

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills

Demonstrated experience in using project management best practices
Experience leading cross-functional project teams
Ability to illustrate total system impacts when changes are made in any one area
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems and manage ambiguity in a dynamic environment
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Previous experience in a MRP, ERP, WMS environment
Experience in Microsoft D365, AX, or Navision preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or PMP Certification preferred

Experience

10 + years of professional experience with emphasis in project management in a regulated environment is required
Personal care or beauty industry strongly preferred
Experience leading brand restage logistics
Experience managing regulatory driven formula changes from identification through finished goods
Experience qualifying new sources and contract manufacturers

Competitive Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $165,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including geographic location, experience, skills, and education.
Discretionary Bonus Plan: This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: In addition to base salary, JPMS offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment.

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