Product Launch Manager

4 weeks ago


White River Junction, Vermont, United States Shiseido Full time
Job Summary

As a key member of the New Product Commercialization team, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a category within the factory team in executing launches to deliver on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance. This role will manage a specific portfolio of projects and lead a team of planners/senior planners to ensure seamless execution of new product launches.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of planners/senior planners to support new product launches with Contract Manufacturers.
  • Develop internal project timelines to be shared and aligned with internal SAI partners, including Planning, MSP, Production, Manufacturing, Quality, and Warehouse.
  • Validate execution milestones on the overall project timeline from New Product Development to ensure accuracy and achievability.
  • Lead plant project review meetings and coordinate integration between Operational and AIC processes and functions involved in developing and launching new products.
  • Partner with Material Supply Planning and FG Planning teams to ensure timely PO placement, completion, and delivery of all primary, secondary, and tertiary components needed to support launch timelines.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Production, and Manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues and maintain original project timelines.
  • Track all liabilities related to projects and maintain LOI trackers for reconciliation.
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, and S&OP.
Financial Accountability
  • Responsible for tracking all liabilities and LOIs related to project portfolios.
Qualifications & Competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or related job experience.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management or supply chain roles.
  • Competent user of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • SAP and IBP experience a plus.
Trust 8 Competencies

Shiseido Americas' Trust 8 Competencies are designed to help employees succeed as the company evolves and innovates.

  1. Think Big: Adapt a big-picture perspective and deliver new values through creativity.
  2. Take Risks: Embrace risk and practice 'trial and error and trial'.
  3. Hands On: Consider front-line realities when making decisions and 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 and take accountability for execution.
  8. Applaud Success: Create a culture that celebrates success.

Shiseido Americas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.



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