Manager, New Product Commercialization
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading a category within the New Product Commercialization factory team in executing launches to deliver OTIF. As the NPC team lead, manage a specific portfolio of projects as well as lead a team of planners/senior planners. The New Product Commercialization team is responsible for collaborating with all Operations cross-functional teams to ensure that all execution activities of new products are completed on time and in full per the launch timeline.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and develop a high performing team of 2 planners/senior planners in supporting new product launches with Contract Manufacturers
- Develop internal project timeline to be shared and aligned on with internal SAI partners for each project. Internal SAI partners include Planning, MSP, Production, Manufacturing, Quality and Warehouse.
- Responsible for validating the execution milestones on the overall project timeline from New Produce Development are accurate and achievable.
- Lead plant project review meetings and coordinate seamless integration between all Operational and AIC processes and functions involved in developing and launching new products
- Partner with Material Supply Planning team to ensure timely PO placement, completion and delivery of all primary, secondary, and tertiary components needed to support launch timelines.
- Partner with FG Planning team to ensure successful end-to-end FG planning while transitioning of projects from launch to replenishment.
- Partner with Quality team to quickly resolve quality issues that may arise to ensure original project timeline can be maintained.
- Partner with Planning, Production and Manufacturing for successful execution of a manufacturing & production schedule to support the internal project timeline.
- Keep track of all liabilities related to projects.
- Maintain LOI tracker for any projects (if applicable) until reconciliation is completed.
Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:
- Operations Cross Functional Teams including, New Product Development, Manufacturing, Technical, Production, FG & Bulk Planning, Material Supply Planning, Finance, Compliance, QA/QC, Procurement, Packaging, S&OP
Financial Accountability
- Responsible for tracking all liabilities & LOIs related to project portfolio.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or related job experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a project management or supply chain role
- Competent user of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- SAP and IBP experience a plus.
Trust 8 Competencies
Our Trust 8 Competencies are designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.
- Think Big: Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.
- Take Risks: Embrace Risk, Practice “Trial and Error and Trial”.
- Hands On: Consider Front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end.
- Collaborate: Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
- Be Open: Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.
- Act with Integrity: Be sincere and humble at all times.
- Be Accountable: Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
- Applaud Success: Create a culture that celebrates success.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 14119
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