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Manager, Global Brand Supply Chain
Estee Lauder
Culver City, CA, United States
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Description
Smashbox - Manager, Global Brand Supply Chain
Reports to: Director, Global Brand Supply Chain
Introduction:
Smashbox Cosmetics knows camera-ready beauty. Born out of Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles—the modern-day image factory where countless iconic celebrity and fashion images have been shot—we are a fast-growing, prestige cosmetics brand with domestic and international presence. Staying true to our L.A. studio roots, we are creative and trendsetting, yet laidback and accessible.
Summary:
New Product Launch (NPL) Responsible for project managing new Brand innovations, including new product launches, limited life programs (e.g. Holiday sets, GWP) and sampling programs. Manages the activities of the development teams (Marketing, Product Development, Creative, Packaging, R&D, etc.) and coordinates with other Sub-functions in the Supply Chain to insure innovations ship on time and complete.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the efficient and effective execution of new products and Marketing initiatives to the global marketplace.
• Develop appropriate launch timelines ensuring consensus of milestone dates from respective business units including Marketing, Packaging, R&D, Product Development, Creative, New Product Purchasing/GSR and Manufacturing.
• Participate in PPD & Program Review meetings focused on the identification, mitigation and elevation of risk to launch timelines and cost to the cross-functional and leadership teams.
• Build collaborative cross-functional relationships to help support successful new product launches.
Key Skills:
• Project and Program Management: Sets clear objectives for project initiatives while monitoring and measuring progress and results. Understands end to end processes required to get things done; respects decision rights; delivers initiatives on time and on budget; and manages resources required to achieve results. Knows how to influence people and prioritize activities.
• Risk Management: Identifies the probability and impact of all enterprise risks associated with the GSC function and its processes: suppliers, commercial, legal, operational, regulatory, ethical & reputation, financial, environmental, technological and people. Develops management and mitigation strategies as appropriate.
• Joint Value Creation: Formulates win-win plans and executes them more effectively and efficiently by focusing resources to the areas of highest returns in partnership with key stakeholders (brands, suppliers, customers).
• Brand Equity: Engages and collaborates as a business partner with Brand teams to clearly understand business requirements and offer solutions and opportunities to solve critical business needs while creating value.
• Continuous Improvement: Efforts to remain competitive by identifying areas needed for transformational change within the function or organization. Includes initiatives to improve the product, process, technology, and/or services to see incremental or breakthrough improvements resulting in stronger business results. Shares best practices and/or trainings across the function.
• Market Intelligence and Operational Response: Identifies market trends and operationalizes capabilities. Partners with stakeholders by recognizing, influencing, and communicating changes that will impact the business and converting it into action within the Supply Chain.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain, Marketing or Manufacturing experience in cosmetics or a related industry
• Minimum 5+years Project Management experience
• 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
• Systems – Data Analytics and ERP/SAP experience preferred