China S&OP Lead

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. Responsibilities : China Operating Strategy Owner – interfacing with Planning center Longer term business planning what if analysis and scenario planning High level (eg. category) balancing of sales, production and inventory in line with latest business plans (exception based with the actual work carried out by PSC). Manage, own and transform end-to-end inventory Manage global strategic transformational projects Role may include the following: SKU Optimization process and assessment; Longer term capacity master planning (eg. Beyond 18month horizon); Lead QSC input in Strategic Revenue Management; Directs and/or executes category S&OP health assessment; Acts as an interface between IPM and gets quality input on scenario planning at each Stage gate Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline; MBA or advanced business qualification preferred. 12+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or Business Planning roles within FMCG, Consumer Health, or Pharmaceutical industries. Proven experience leading end‑to‑end S&OP / IBP processes in a complex, fast‑moving, and matrixed organization. Strong exposure to China market dynamics/APAC, including demand volatility, rapid portfolio changes, and cross‑functional business planning. Demonstrated experience in long‑range planning, scenario modeling, and strategic capacity planning (18+ month horizon). Track record of leading or contributing to enterprise-wide transformation programs, systems implementation, or process standardization initiatives. Experience interfacing with senior leadership and influencing decision‑making at category, business unit, and regional levels. Business & Strategic Acumen skills Strong ability to translate business strategy into integrated operating plans, aligning demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial outcomes. Deep understanding of APAC/ China Operating Strategy and its linkage to long‑term business priorities, growth initiatives, and portfolio choices. Skilled in scenario planning, what‑if analysis, and risk/opportunity assessment, enabling informed decision‑making under uncertainty. Demonstrates enterprise thinking—balancing category, brand, and organizational priorities rather than optimizing siloed outcomes. Ability to anticipate downstream impacts of commercial, innovation, and supply decisions on service, cost, cash, and execution risk. Strong external orientation—aware of market trends, regulatory dynamics, and competitive pressures shaping China supply chains. Financial Acumen Solid understanding of financial drivers across the P&L, including COGS, inventory, cost‑to‑serve, and margin trade‑offs. Ability to link S&OP decisions to financial outcomes such as revenue realization, inventory turns, cash flow, and cost efficiency. Experience partnering closely with Finance to ensure alignment between business plans, financial commitments, and S&OP outputs. Skilled in evaluating investment trade‑offs, productivity opportunities, and loss elimination initiatives enabled through better planning. Comfortable challenging assumptions and proposals using both financial and operational logic. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies Enterprise leader with strong influencing skills, capable of leading without direct authority across multiple functions. Trusted partner to senior stakeholders; able to constructively challenge, align, and drive decisions at leadership forums. Strong people leadership mindset—builds sustainable capability through coaching, training, and clear accountability. Demonstrates ownership mindset—drives initiatives to conclusion and ensures execution discipline. Resilient and agile leader; performs effectively in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments. Role model for Haleon behaviors—acts with integrity, transparency, collaboration, and customer focus. Strong change leadership capability—brings people along on process, system, and behavioral changes. Job Posting End Date 2026-08-15 Equal Opportunities Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions. 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