Execute both long- and short-term Brand objectives relating to product-to-market for the launch of assigned projects with a goal of timeliness, cost effectiveness and inventory management. Coordinate new product development with all departments in the Supply Chain.  Manage the development of all materials necessary to support new product introductions including samples, display and collateral.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Manage the efficient and effective execution of new products and Marketing initiatives to the global marketplace, on time, in full and on profit targets.

• Develop and execute new launch timelines to support the marketing calendar ensuring consensus of milestone dates from respective business units including Marketing, Packaging, R&D, TSO, Product Development, ME, Creative, New Product Purchasing/GSR and Manufacturing.

• Ensure all milestones meet their due dates in order to achieve the target ship date by driving the process end to end.

• Resolve all timeline issues and negotiate with appropriate department and develop tactical plans when missed due dates occur to bring project back on track. Escalation of critical issues and risk to management.

• Liaison with Marketing, Product Development, Packaging, ME, Creative, R&D, TSO, GSR in all areas as they relate to product-to-market timelines.

• Participate in and play leadership role in cross functional program review meetings to discuss launch status and risk.  Update Ops notes/program timelines weekly in preparation for the meeting.

• Proactively identify launch risk and manage communication to leadership through the financial risk/launch alert process.

• Participate in regularly scheduled PPD meetings to review projects with core project team-- Marketing, Packaging, ME, Product Development, GSR, and Demand Planning

• Ensure all launch forecasts are entered and planning correctly in SAP global planning systems for all markets.

• Identify and implement Risk Mitigation plans as required.

• Liaise with EDM with regard to input and maintenance of bills of material, item definition, and manufacturing locations utilizing the Package Definition System (PDS).

• Coordinate with Regulatory on all issues regarding product registration and alert markets of all Reformulations, Repackaging, and Production Transfers, Discontinued Products, and China registration.

• Review and maintain EXOB monthly in relation to new product launch saleable excess inputting comments and feedback to allow proper CNPL action.

• Lead special projects as needed and as defined by leadership.

• Must be a team player with strong analytical, negotiating and communication skills.

• Excellent time management skills specifically follow up and organizational skills required.

• Must possess the ability to multi-task, establish priorities and yet be flexible with an ever-changing environment.

• Must demonstrate creativity with problem solving.

• Ability to use computer systems necessary to meet department objectives including Excel, Word, PDS, GCS, Qlikview, SAP, TLM, and IMW.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.