Director, Network Design

Department: NAFS

Reports To: NAFS NOE, VP

Location: Clark, NJ or other DC

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L’Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. Come join our dynamic team!

What You Will Do:

The Director of Network Design will lead the development and optimization of the company’s distribution network strategy and design. This role is responsible for leading a team to analyze data, model scenarios, and develop recommendations to improve service levels, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency. The Director will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation of network design initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive network design strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives and supply chain strategy. This includes defining the long-term vision for the network and establishing short-term and long-term goals.
• Network Optimization: Lead the analysis, modeling, and optimization of the distribution network, including warehouse locations, transportation routes, inventory levels, and material flow. Identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce transportation costs, optimize inventory, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Utilize advanced data analysis techniques and modeling tools to evaluate network performance and develop scenarios for optimization. This includes analyzing historical data, forecasting future demand, and simulating various network configurations.
• Project Management: Oversee the execution of network design projects, from initial assessment to implementation. Develop project plans, manage timelines and budgets, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Technology Implementation: Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to enhance network design and optimization capabilities. This may include network modeling software, transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other relevant technologies.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and IT, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of network design initiatives. Build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Team Management: Lead, manage, and mentor a team of network design professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and monitor network performance. Develop dashboards and reports to communicate progress to senior management and identify areas for improvement. Benchmark performance against industry best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the network design function, encouraging innovation and best practice sharing.
• Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the field of network design and optimization. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices and gain a competitive advantage.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for network design initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management , Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focused on demand, network design or optimization.
• Strong understanding of network design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven experience in leading and implementing successful network optimization projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in network modeling software and other relevant technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across different functions.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L’Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

Salary Range: $126,900-$184,000

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)

• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)

• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)

• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)

• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)

• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)

• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L’Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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