Manager, Launch Planning

Shiseido • East Windsor, NJ

5d

About The Position

Responsible for leading the Planning, Innovation & Core External Operations Team in executing launches to deliver OTIF. As the team lead, manage a specific portfolio of projects as well as lead a team of planners/senior planners. The team is responsible for collaborating with Contract Manufacturers and all Operations cross-functional teams to ensure that all execution activities of new innovation are completed on time and in full per the launch timeline.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• SAP and IBP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing team of 1 planner in supporting new product launches/innovation with Contract Manufacturers
• Manage the creation and timely execution of an achievable, efficient production schedule for a group of Contract Manufacturers (domestic and International) for new product launch.
• Assess, validate, and track Contract Manufacturer timelines and aid in keeping the team on schedule throughout the project execution life cycle.
• 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.
• Create and maintain Finished Goods Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Partner with FG Planning team to ensure successful end-to-end FG planning while transitioning of projects from launch to replenishment.
• Keep suppliers and contract manufacturers accountable for timelines and communicate delays to cross-functional partners in a timely manner.
• Plan FG items in IBP system. Partner with S&OP to validate customer orders to ensure they meet MOQ, lead times, and realistic delivery dates.
• Partner with Procurement team to ensure that FG and component lead times are challenged to increase speed to market.
• Partner with Quality team and the ADC to quickly resolve quality issues that put launches in jeopardy.
• Partner with Transportation team and Contract Manufacturers to resolve system issues that prevent systematic PO completion.
• Keep track of all liabilities related to projects. Follow up to obtain credits from Contract Manufacturers as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees