Warehousing & Distribution Operations Excellence Analyst

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Warehousing & Distribution Operations Excellence Analyst CEE

About the role

As a Warehousing and Distribution Operations Excellence Analyst you will be ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our logistics and supply chain operations. Your responsibilities will span various areas focusing on performing and optimizing regular/operational tasks across all warehouses locations, including purchase to pay process, approvals, financial reconciliation with logistic suppliers, master data management, systems, inventory reconciliation, and process optimization (like inbound improvement).

You will work closely with other members of the W&D CEE team and collaborate with cross-functional teams across different countries to enhance operational efficiency and drive excellence.

Role Responsibilities

Operational:

• Deliver best in class purchase to pay process across CEE for W&D costs, streamline and harmonize associated activities, secure necessary approvals, track and ensure financial reconciliation with logistics suppliers, manage cost allocation.
• Ensure robust inventory reconciliation process through regular checks of physical inventory against system records, discrepancies investigation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Deliver accurate and up-to-date master data related to inventory, suppliers, warehouse operations. Provide W&D volume and cost data for related optimization projects.

Optimization:

• Identify efficiencies and harmonize operational processes cross markets linked to inbound improvements and 4PL (e.g. on time arrival, booking slots, documents availability among others).
• Analyse operational data and leverage KPIs to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, review and digitalize the reporting tools to facilitate business reviews and decision taking.

Process and system expert:

• Leverage warehouse management systems (WMS), interfaces, ERP and other relevant internal/external tools to optimize operations and contribute to other logistics projects.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
• Secure processes standardization and adherence.
• Engage in systems/tools deployment and upgrades.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• Deep understanding of warehouse and distribution operations, including familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and other logistics technologies.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Fluent English language skills and fluent in one of the local languages (Poland, Hungarian, Czech, Romanian or Greek).
• Operational experience in SAP.
• Proven experience in change management.
• Mature business understanding, perspectives, and knowledge of industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Problem solving skills, ability to work in a highly complex environment.
• Project management experience with the capability to lead and implement transformative initiatives.
• Ability to work on own initiative and comfortable with delegated responsibility.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive decision-making.

Location: Warsaw, Budapest, Prague, Bucharest or Athens

What we offer?

Haleon offers a dynamic hybrid work model, allowing you to achieve a balance between professional and personal life. Enjoy an attractive reward package that includes an annual bonus, awards for outstanding performance, and recognition for additional achievements and engagement. We prioritize your well-being by providing extensive support for work-life balance, offering flexible working solutions, including the possibility of working from home, and engaging in various health and well-being activities. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our open and inclusive environment, which welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, and any other characteristic. As part of our commitment to your health, we provide a private medical package for both employees and their eligible counterparts. Our personalized learning approach ensures continuous growth and development in your professional journey. Join a supportive community that values collaboration and inclusivity and take part in integration events that foster a sense of belonging.

Haleon rewards your contribution with a benefits package depending on each CEE locations. More detailed information will be disclosed at a further stage of recruitment process.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.