Manager, Launch Planning

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Manager, Launch Planning

Location: East Windsor

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseid

O Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open‑minded environment, we push the boundaries of what’s possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK:

Our Planning Team encourages a culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work culture, as employees are part of a greater team and purpose that collaborates with different departments, brands and business units.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- You will lead, coach and develop a high performing team of 1 planner in supporting new product launches/innovation with Contract Manufacturers
- You will 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.
- You will assess, validate, and track Contract Manufacturer timelines and aid in keeping the team on schedule throughout the project execution life cycle.
- You will 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.
- You will create and maintain Finished Goods Purchase Orders in SAP.
- You will partner with FG Planning team to ensure successful end‑to‑end FG planning while transitioning of projects from launch to replenishment.
- You will keep suppliers and contract manufacturers accountable for timelines and communicate delays to cross‑functional partners in a timely manner.
- You will 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.
- You will partner with Procurement team to ensure that FG and component lead times are challenged to increase speed to market.
- You will partner with Quality team and the ADC to quickly resolve quality issues that put launches in jeopardy.
- You will partner with Transportation team and Contract Manufacturers to resolve system issues that prevent systematic PO completion.
- You will keep track of all liabilities related to projects. Follow up to obtain credits from Contract Manufacturers as needed.

WHO YOU ARE:

- You have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or related job experience
- You have a minimum 3-5 years of experience in a project management or supply chain role
- You are a competent user of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- SAP and IBP experience a plus.

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team. Apply today and let's create something beautiful

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Volunteer Days
- Paid Company Holidays
- 401K with 6% Company Match
- Internal & International Mobility
- Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
- Employee Led Affinity Groups
- Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job‑specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

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