Sr. Lead, Segment Product Integration - Baby

Newell Brands • Huntersville, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Lead, Segment Product Integration – Baby is responsible for connecting the Baby Sub-Segment and the Newell Global Supply Chain – spanning Manufacturing, Distribution, Procurement, and Customer Supply Chain. This role drives strategic alignment, acts as a conduit for communication, and proactively identifies improvement opportunities across both functions. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing knowledge, financial literacy, market awareness, and strong decision-making skills to navigate complex business situations and deliver favorable outcomes. With global responsibility, this leader will have deep end-to-end supply chain knowledge, cultivate critical cross-functional relationships and share findings enterprise-wide in support of One Newell.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or a related technical discipline
• 5-7 years Supply Chain experience
• 2-3 years Manufacturing experience with P&L ownership, preferred
• Program/Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and timelines
• Experience working in an organization with a Continuous Improvement methodology – PEAK
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally and bringing teams together to solve complex challenges.
• Excellent analytical, written & verbal communication skills; able to present strategies and recommendations using clear data and logical reasoning.
• Skilled at delivering difficult messages in a direct, solution-focused way that maintains trust and moves work forward.
• Demonstrates perspective – taking. Able to step outside personal viewpoints to understand situations from multiple angles and navigate competing priorities.
• Leads though influence rather than authority; guides, motivates and coaches across all levels of the organization to drive alignment and results.
• Action-oriented with a proven track record of leading change and delivering outcomes independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively scope and size work efforts, often in support of peers.
• Trusted with confidential and sensitive initiatives; exercises discretion consistently.
• Business acumen to interpret complex situations, make informed decisions and take actions that lead to favorable outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Newell Baby supply chain network is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across various functions within the Baby Sub-Segment and Newell Global Supply Chain including Marketing, Finance, R&D, Group Manufacturing leadership as well as Plant leaders across the Baby manufacturing and distribution locations.
• Reinforce Newell’s strategic direction through visible and vocal leadership.
• Unify and align the Baby Sub-Segment and Global Supply Chain on those mid-to long-term strategic initiatives requiring global coordination.
• Serve as a visible and vocal participant in the IGM/NPD process, ensuring reliable sourcing and sound manufacturing design principles are embedded and sustained.
• Key communication conduit.
• Support S&OP process by surfacing risks and escalations between the Segment and Newell Global Supply Chain and advocating for the manufacturing site needs.
• Drive a performance-driven culture by clarifying ownership, accountability and actions – rooted in Newell values.
• Represent the Supply Chain perspective in Business Development opportunities and lead integration activities between Baby Sub-Segment and Newell Supply Chain
• Represent the Segment voice in Supply Chain initiatives and lead corresponding integration interfaces.
• Ensure the critical few resources across Newell are connected to successfully execute on a key business activity
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning to ensure product availability meets customer and consumer needs.

Benefits

• Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior