Manager, Planning, Innovation & Core

About the Company

Shiseido Americas is a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited, part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands including Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO, and several prestige fragrance brands such as Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, and Tory Burch. Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals across the US, Canada, and Latin America.

We value and celebrate human diversity, fostering a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity, and unique perspectives drive success. Our Planning team encourages continuous learning and improvement, focusing on innovation and operational excellence within a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

About the Role

Responsible for leading the launch activities of the plant by developing an internal timeline to execute new product innovation and deliver OTIF (On Time In Full). As the team lead, you will manage a specific portfolio of projects and lead a team of planners. Collaborate with all Operations cross-functional teams to ensure execution activities for new products are completed on time and in full per the launch timeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 1 planner in supporting new product launches/innovation within the factory.
• Lead the new product innovation process for a designated brand from formula approval to execution, ensuring timing, quantity, and KPI targets are achieved.
• Develop internal project timelines to be shared and aligned with internal SAI partners for each project. Partners include Short/Long Term Planning, Bulk Planning, Material Supply Planning, Production, Manufacturing, Quality, and Warehouse.
• Validate execution milestones on the overall project timeline from Project Management to ensure accuracy and achievability.
• 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 the 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 Short/Long Term Planning teams to ensure successful end-to-end FG (Finished Goods) planning while transitioning projects from launch to replenishment.
• Partner with the Quality team to quickly resolve quality issues that may arise to maintain the original project timeline.
• Partner with Planning, Production, and Manufacturing for successful execution of a manufacturing & production schedule to support the internal project timeline.
• Track all liabilities related to projects.
• Maintain LOI (Letter of Intent) tracker for any projects (if applicable) until reconciliation is completed.

Requirements

• 4-year academic degree in a relevant field or related job experience.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in project management or supply chain.
• Competent user of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• 3 years of experience working within an ERP/MRP environment (SAP and IBP experience a plus).
• Strong communicator with organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective leadership.

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

Pay

Salary: $88,592 - $121,814/year. 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 participation in our bonus program and a full range of competitive benefits.