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Brand Manager

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-10-23

Core

Orchestrates end-to-end supply chain execution for new product introductions and manages the full lifecycle of the North America professional-grade cosmetics portfolio.

Role type

Senior supply chain manager (NPI & Product Lifecycle Management)

Builds

New product launches and commercialized skincare/cosmeceutical products

Domain

Consumer products / Cosmetics / Skincare

Required skills

New Product Introduction (NPI) project management, Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) relationship management, Demand forecasting, Supply planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Portfolio rationalization, ERP system proficiency, Cross-functional stakeholder alignment

Preferred skills

Advanced planning tools, Data visualization, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

Technologies

SAP, Oracle, ERP systems

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end NPI project management from concept to commercial launch, Manage CMO scorecards and support onboarding activities, Develop robust demand forecasts and translate them into actionable supply plans, Partner with brand/regulatory teams on formula updates and label changes, Champion continuous improvement initiatives for NPI lead time and CMO performance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with cross-functional leadership accountability