Innovation Planning Coordinator
Core
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of innovation projects for new product introductions (NPIs) within the Beauty & Wellbeing category, ensuring alignment across supply chain, marketing, R&D, and manufacturing.
Role type
Supply Chain Innovation Planning Coordinator
Builds
New product introductions (NPIs) for Beauty & Wellbeing brands
Domain
FMCG / Beauty & Personal Care / Supply Chain
Required skills
Project management, stakeholder engagement, risk identification, data analysis, cost estimation, capacity evaluation, sourcing strategy, technical risk assessment, volume planning, BOM management, financial sign-off, process formalization, distribution tracking, material arrival tracking, write-off analysis, code creation (FG, CU/DU/EAN/DUN), network building, commissioning planning.
Preferred skills
Experience in beauty/personal care brands, knowledge of digital planning tools, agile project methodologies.
Technologies
SAP, PLM, Excel, Power BI, Innoflex, SM60, Integrated Planning tools, RFQ systems.
Responsibilities
Lead planning and coordination of innovation projects; act as primary point of contact for innovation timelines; manage project milestones and gate deliverables; identify risks and bottlenecks; maintain project data in systems; track and report KPIs (OTIF, cost targets); support continuous improvement; lead innovation meeting forums; provide cost estimates and risk assessments; lead discussions on capacity and sourcing strategy; formalize volume and mix locks; input material volumes for quotations; open TBS processes; guarantee product and manufacturing locks; sign off on financials and risk assessments; lead commissioning and pipeline production planning; track new material arrivals; evaluate write-off risks; lead FG code creation and costing processes; track distribution until final DC.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC