ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands
Corporation (NYSE: TUP), a leading global consumer products
company, announces today of its plans to open a strategic global
sourcing center to support the company's strategy to expand into
new categories and new channels to meet today's consumer
demand.
Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB),
Tupperware plans to open the global sourcing office this month that
will house a number of functions including sourcing, category
management, quality, product development engineering, data entry,
product and regulatory standards, purchasing, research and design,
and sustainability roles.
The Singapore sourcing office
will play an important role in helping to optimize the company's
supply chain organization that is key to achieving Tupperware's
growth objectives. The center of excellence will support the
expansion into new product lines and the development of the
company's emerging brands to cater to a wider set of consumer
needs. As the business continues to grow, Tupperware is looking to
diversify its supplier base to further our reach and access to
sustainable materials for continuous improvement and brand-focused
products. Tupperware currently operates 11 manufacturing facilities
around the world where it plans to continue producing injection
molded resin-based products in its company-owned facilities.
"We have plans to expand beyond the kitchen and take Tupperware
into more categories and channels than ever before to meet today's
growing consumer demand," said Sandra
Harris, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer
at Tupperware Brands. "Singapore
will play a critical role in the strategic growth of our iconic
brand and emerging sub brands. We have had a corporate presence in
Singapore for many years and we
look forward to growing our presence in what many see as a global
center for business, innovation and talent."
Jakob Rojens will serve as Managing Director for Tupperware's
Singapore Sourcing and Supply Chain Centre. Mr. Rojens joined
Tupperware after nearly 30 years of experience working across major
sourcing markets around the globe to develop world-class sourcing
organizations to ensure growth and business success. He will lead
the company's new global sourcing efforts and will oversee the
regulatory, quality and safety teams for Tupperware's sourced
products in these new categories.
"Tupperware's decision to base its global sourcing hub in
Singapore reaffirms our position
as a critical node in global supply chains, and a hub for
businesses to innovate for a portfolio of brands. Tupperware will
be able to tap on the strong supply chain, research and creative
talent base in Singapore to expand
its footprint in Asia and
globally. The sourcing team will also play a vital role in
facilitating Tupperware's move to adopting sustainable materials,
which is aligned with consumers' evolving preferences and
Singapore's sustainability goals,"
said Pin Fen Fong, Vice President and Head, Consumer, EDB.
Tupperware is currently looking for permanent office space in
Singapore and expects to begin
hiring immediately. Follow Tupperware Brands on LinkedIn for
more information on job postings and open roles as they become
available.
About Tupperware Brands Corporation
Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) is a leading global
consumer products company that designs innovative, functional and
environmentally responsible products that people love and trust.
Founded in 1946, Tupperware's signature container created the
modern food storage category that revolutionized the way the world
stores, serves and prepares food. Today, this iconic brand has more
than 8,500 functional design and utility patents for
solution-oriented kitchen and home products. With a purpose to
nurture a better future, Tupperware® products are an
alternative to single-use items. The Company distributes its
products into nearly 70 countries primarily through independent
representatives around the world. For more information, visit
Tupperwarebrands.com or follow Tupperware on Facebook, Instagram,
LinkedIn and Twitter.
Investors: Alexis Callahan,
alexiscallahan@tupperware.com, 321.588.5129
Media: Cameron Klaus, cameronklaus@tupperware.com,
407.371.9784
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