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Director, GBSC Orgins
Estee Lauder
New York, NY, United States
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Effectively manage the execution of all global launch initiatives for the assigned business category from inception of project to shipment of product through the Supply Chain organization, ensuring costs and inventory management objectives are met. Coaches members of team and provides necessary direction in regard to all pertinent tasks within area of responsibility. Manage the development and execution of the non-saleable launch support elements on a timely basis including samples, displays, and collateral. Assigned to special projects as deemed necessary by VP and/or based on Corporate Initiatives.
•Drives the Brand Strategy to meet Key Performance Indicators
•Directs the efficient and effective execution of the Innovation Calendar and Marketing initiatives to the global marketplace for the Men’s Category segment. Provides guidance to the Lab Series team and relevant colleagues as necessary in the development and monitoring of projects.
•Initiates and/or manages systems as required for assigned projects, which could include the Global Coding System, TLM, SAP, Marketing Bulletins, IMW offerings, etc.
•Develops appropriate timelines in Timeline Management System (TLM) ensuring consensus of milestone dates within business category including Marketing, Packaging, R&D, Product Development, Creative, Branded Supply Management, and Manufacturing.
•Contributes to the development of new cross-functional Lab Series team members through training and onboarding.
•Liaise with Brand, markets and Supply Chain to resolve Customer Service issues for all products. Monitor Fill rate performance and drive improvements where needed.
•Drive the SIOP process, by preparing the information/analyzing and providing insight/recommendations where necessary to the Brand.
•Work in tandem with the Global Brand Lead and GBP to ensure demand plan and financial plan alignment to meet brand growth expectations.
•Resolves all timeline issues and negotiates with effected department and develops tactical plans when missed due dates occur to bring project back on track. Identifies and communicates critical issues and next steps/resolution to Management.
•Drives critical milestone dates with Marketing, Product Development, Packaging, Creative, R&D, Brand Cost Management in all areas as they relate to product-to-market timelines.
•Leads and participates in regularly scheduled meetings to review projects with core project team (Marketing, Packaging, Creative, Product Development, R&D, Site, Supply Planning, GSR); identifies next action steps and decisions required by Senior Management in order to move programs forward
•Provide input as it relates to feasibility/preliminary costing process for new projects and Investigate and help resolve issues with focus factories / cost accounting.
•Act as liaison between Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Development, R&D, Packaging, and Creative in all supply chain areas relating to the product-to-market.
•Follow up with other departments to ensure delivery on commitment or project requirements.
•Liaise with International markets or GPS colleagues about execution or service issues relating to projects.
•Communicate and take action on launch and supply information activities to all related stakeholders on global and regional basis (e.g., Demand, New Product, Resource, Supply Planning, Customer Service, and Markets).
•Manage all value analysis work and artwork updates of inline skus.
•Manage all PR needs for new launches.
•Partner with Regulatory and Legal on all issues regarding product registration and communicate with markets regarding their new launch needs. Direct R&D, Packaging, and Creative to provide registration lab samples and comps to meet local registration deadlines.
•Approve packaging artwork and ensure corporate packaging guidelines are adhered to.
•Communicate to Basic Business group when launch items are discontinued or move to in line service
•Review EXOB and SKU reports monthly in relation to new product launch excess, saleable & collateral, inputting comments and feedback to allow proper action. Ensure all limited life launch skus are discontinued in a timely manner to maintain Brand initiatives in the sku management process.
•Coordinate special projects as needed.
Qualifications
•Position requires minimum of 8+ years of Marketing Services, Manufacturing or Marketing experience in cosmetics or related industry.
•College / University degree required.
•Must be an excellent team player with strong analytical, negotiating, and communication skills.
•Excellent follow up and organizational skills required.
•Must possess the ability to multi-task, establish priorities and yet be flexible in an ever-changing environment.
•Ability to use computer systems necessary to meet department objectives including Excel, Word, SAP, IBM, AMAPS, AS400, On Line Costing, EXOB, Global Coding, PDS, TLM, CPMS and IMW.