Senior Planner, New Product Development

$80,688 - $110,950/Yr

Shiseido Americas Corporation - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The New Product Development role at Shiseido is focused on managing the launch of new products by collaborating with various cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, adherence to budget, and maintenance of product quality. This position requires strong project management skills, effective communication, and a keen attention to detail, particularly in packaging and cost management. The role involves regular interaction with counterparts in Japan and necessitates a proactive approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation during the product launch process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all new launches deliver on time, at target cost, and at the quality of the HQ Brand's conception.
• Drive multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete project tasks and key milestones on time.
• Utilize MS Project for timeline management and update timelines on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Communicate project milestone statuses and costs to all levels of cross-functional teams, including senior leaders.
• Lead risk mitigation and problem-solving processes for high complexity launches and new innovations.
• Manage timelines, costs, and launch execution using multiple systems and software.
• Lead and drive all project status meetings across all organizational levels.
• Assist in resolving Package Quality issues and liaise with the Packaging lab for testing as needed.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a technical or project management role.
• Experience in package development, preferably in the beauty industry.
• Project management experience, specifically with MS Project.
• Basic understanding of the end-to-end product development and launch process.
• Analytical, financial, and organizational skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Action-oriented with a proven ability to deliver results.
• Ability to build a strong network and work collaboratively with teams.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business.

Nice-to-haves

• Packaging Engineering experience is helpful.
• Experience in the beauty industry is preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range of $80,688 - $110,950 per year.
• Equal Opportunity Employer status, ensuring non-discrimination based on various classifications.