Senior Manager, Material Supply Planning

2 months ago


White River Junction, Vermont, United States Shiseido Full time

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading the component material supply team to effectively and efficiently manage the purchase plan of the component portfolio required to support the Shiseido Americas' East Windsor, NJ factory. Responsible for a portfolio of vendors, as well as leading a team of Planners and/or Senior Planners in the successful achievement of key performance indicators including, but not limited to; inventory levels, excess & obsolescence, supplier OTIF, supplier plan attainment and open order accuracy.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high performing component material supply team in maintaining material inventory to achieve service and production execution targets.
  • Drive and own the escalation process for material issues.
  • Work in coordination with suppliers and internal procurement to implement service level agreements, material supply strategies and forecast accuracy.
  • Lead the development of existing process improvements, development of new processes and overall analysis of departmental efficiencies to assure all supply chain operational goals are met.
  • Drive ownership and accountability for planning of components through purchase order management, planning process, vendor communication, and overall support of internal production plan.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to maximize performance through efficiencies, employee development and accountability.
  • Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

  • Finished good planners for production timing
  • S&OP partners for long term planning and customer requirements
  • Quality team for NCP resolution and guidance
  • Transportation for coordination of shipments
  • NPD for new launches and development of products, new or existing
  • NPC for all new launch project timelines
  • Procurement on material costing, MOQs, supplier strategies
  • Component material suppliers

Financial Accountability

  • Manage inventory levels & drive reduction of excess & obsolescence
  • Ensure materials purchase orders are in line with MOQ's to ensure cost effective purchasing
  • Approve and adhere to purchase order approval process.
  • Document and provide justification/root cause for all material excess & obsolescence

Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Minimum of 5 years planning experience in Consumer goods, preferably in the Cosmetics industry.
  • Skilled in SAP software supporting planning activities and other Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Strong ability to focus and manage multiple competing priorities
  • Communicates effectively across all functions and levels.
  • Collaborative
  • Drive results through commitment to continuous improvement
  • Excellent organizational skills

Trust 8 Competencies



Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.


  1. Think Big: Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.
  2. Take Risks: Embrace Risk, Practice "Trial and Error and Trial".
  3. Hands On: Consider Front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end.
  4. Collaborate: Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.
  5. Be Open: Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.
  6. Act with Integrity: Be sincere and humble at all times.
  7. Be Accountable: Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.
  8. 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: 13881



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