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Manager, Planning, Innovation & Core
Date: Aug 4, 2026
Location: East Windsor
Company: Shiseido
Your Dreams, Our Future.
Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.
Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.
At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK:
Our Planning team encourages a culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work culture, as employees are part of a greater team and purpose that collaborates with different departments, brands and business units.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for leading the launch activities of the plant by developing an internal timeline to execute any new product innovation & deliver OTIF. As the team lead, manage a specific portfolio of projects as well as lead a team of planners. Collaborate with all Operations cross-functional teams to ensure that all execution activities of new products are completed on time and in full per the launch timeline.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- You will lead, coach and develop a high performing team of 1 planner in supporting new product launches/innovation within the factory
- You will lead the new product innovation process for a designated brand from formula approval to execution, ensuring timing, quantity and KPI targets are achieved
- You will develop internal project timeline to be shared and aligned on with internal SAI partners for each project. Internal SAI partners include Short/Long Term planning, Bulk Planning, Material Supply Planning, Production, Manufacturing, Quality and Warehouse.
- You will be responsible for validating the execution milestones on the overall project timeline from Project Management to ensure accuracy and that it is achievable.
- You will lead plant project review meetings and coordinate seamless integration between all Operational and AIC processes and functions involved in developing and launching new products.
- You will partner with Material Supply Planning team to ensure timely PO placement, completion and delivery of all primary, secondary, and tertiary components needed to support launch timelines.
- You will partner with Short/Long Term Planning teams to ensure successful end-to-end FG planning while transitioning projects from launch to replenishment.
- You will partner with Quality team to quickly resolve quality issues that may arise to ensure original project timeline can be maintained.
- You will partner with Planning, Production and Manufacturing for successful execution of a manufacturing & production schedule to support the internal project timeline.
- You will keep track of all liabilities related to projects.
- You will maintain LOI tracker for any projects (if applicable) until reconciliation is completed.
WHO YOU ARE:
- You have a 4-year academic degree in relevant field or related job experience
- You have a minimum 4-5 years of experience in project management or supply chain
- You are a competent user of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- You have 3 years of experience working within an ERP/MRP environment
- SAP and IBP experience a plus
- You are a strong communicator with organizational & problem-solving skills, that pays attention to detail and leads effectively
If this sounds like you, we want you on our team. Apply today and let's create something beautiful!
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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.
What We Can Offer You
At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:
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Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Volunteer Days
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Paid Company Holidays
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Paid Parental Leave
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401K with 6% Company Match
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Talent Development & Learning Programs
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Internal & International Mobility
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Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
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Employee Led Affinity Groups
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Tuition Reimbursement
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 additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.
Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law Salary (Min-Max):
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