China S&OP Lead

Responsibilities China Operating Strategy Owner – interfacing with Planning center Longer term business planning: what-if analysis and scenario planning High level 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: SKU optimization process and assessment; longer term capacity master planning (beyond 18‑month horizon); lead QSC input in Strategic Revenue Management; direct or execute category S&OP health assessment; act as interface between IPM and quality input on scenario planning at each stage gate Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline; MBA or advanced business qualification preferred. 12+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, S&OP/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, matrixed organization. Strong exposure to China/APAC market dynamics, 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, system 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: 2026-06-12 Equal Opportunities: Haleon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Haleon