Manager, Brand Value Chain

** Description*
* On a timely basis, 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. The Brand Value Chain Manager of NPL is responsible for New Product Launch (NPL) project management.  Position is responsible for project managing new brand innovations, including new product launches, limited life programs (ex.

holiday sets) and sampling programs.

-    Lead the new product development team to deliver portfolio of projects for Le Labo

-    Lead the Program Review and PPD meetings to drive effective decision making and alignment on projects.  Proactively identify and mitigate risks while highlighting opportunities to optimize development and ensure full transparency across supply chain, functions, regions, and brand stakeholders.

-    Integrate the end-to-end supply chain capabilities into the new product development process. Assist in training and onboarding of new hires to ensure consistency in ways of working and knowledge transfer of critical business processes.

-    Create and maintain an efficient organization structure and role model strong leadership behaviors

-    Project and Program Management:  Sets clear objectives for project initiatives while monitoring and measuring progress and results.  Understands end to end processes required to effectively execute and develop creative solutions to business challenges; 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 Global Supply Chain 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:  Identifies areas 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 functions.

-    Initiates and/or manages systems as required for assigned projects, which could include the Global Coding System, TLM, SAP, marketing bulletins, GMW offerings, etc.

-    Develops appropriate timelines, ensuring consensus of milestone dates within business category including Marketing, Packaging, R&D, Product Development, Creative, Branded Supply Management, and Manufacturing.

-    Assist in preparation and participate in brand and/or SIOP meetings.

-    Resolves all timeline issues 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.

** Qualifications*
* +   Drives critical milestone dates with Marketing, Product Development, Packaging, Creative, R&D, Brand Finance 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, GSM); identifies next action steps and decisions required by Senior Management in order to move programs forward.

+ Work in tandem with Executive Director BVC to identify the need for contingency planning and execute via corporate procedure.

+ Provide input as it relates to feasibility/preliminary costing process for new projects and value analysis, if applicable.  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 areas relating to the product-to-market timeline.

+ Follow up with other departments to ensure delivery on commitment or project requirements.

+ Liaise with international markets 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)

+ Proven Leadership and Decision-Making Capabilities. Highly analytical - evaluates & utilizes facts effectively for presentation to decision makers.

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