A global food manufacturer is looking for a New Product Launch Project Manager. The chosen applicant will be responsible for the project management of the new product launch and registration and management of product master data.
Description:
- This position is responsible for two areas, 1) project management of new product launch (promotional pack and DC exclusive product), 2) registration and management of product master data,
- Through accurate registration of the product master, he/she delivers on-time product launches. As a Key User, he/she ensures the quality of master data, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of all systems/processes referring to the product master data.
- He/she improves the agility and efficiency of new product projects, contributing to the business growth.
- This position would be required to come to the Tokyo office at least 40% of working days.
Responsibilities:
New Product Project Management:
- Lead new product launch projects (promotional packs, DC exclusive products), taking the activity management role. Create project timeline, monitor the progress of each task, and coordinate multiple, x-functional stakeholders. He/she also leads package development and artwork development with external vendors.
- Support MKTG, Sales, and DC teams to plan promotional pack / DC exclusive product strategy. Ensure to have the most efficient and effective project plan by utilizing existing technologies and resources. Keep process standards and governance.
- This role takes ownership of project on-time delivery, efficiency, and quality, but not owning sales results and go/no go decisions.
Registration and quality management of product master:
- Conduct product master registration operation (Veritas/SAP MDG), with extensive knowledge on system architecture and process flow.
- Supervise the team member (contractor) who mainly conducts product master registrations.
- Ensure the quality of the product master data by improving related process flow and operation.
- As a Key User for SAP MDG (master data) and Veritas (product specification DB), he/she handles any troubleshooting and CIP program in collaboration with the regional/global FE of Veritas/SAP MDG.
- Articulate and escalate the challenges and/or issues that require support from upper managers.
- Heighten perspective, collaborate, and influence within cross-functional teams and within function by utilizing own expertise.
- Effectively understand each other genuinely. Actively listen to stakeholders and check for understanding.
- Lead and drive changes by taking action, practicing, and being the catalyst.
- Seek, propose, improve, and innovate more effective and efficient ways of working in own area of responsibility in terms of when, where, and how to work.
- Identify opportunities and propose new and/or continuous improvement ideas where the team and the cross-functional team (e.g., project team) could work more effectively and efficiently together.
- When any gaps are identified, demonstrate a proactive mindset and volunteer to tackle to solve them even beyond own responsibilities.
Team Engagement:
- Contribute to team engagement of the Product Master Team, Activity Management Team, and the whole SCM team.
- Support the line manager in developing the team members through activities such as peer assistance, coaching, and teaching.
Requirements:
Education & Professional Qualifications:
- BA
- English Advanced Level
- Japanese (JLPT N1 level)
Knowledge / Experience:
- Product master management experience
- Product development project management experience
- SAP knowledge is a plus
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Ensures Accountability
- Collaborates
- Customer focus
- Nimble Learning
- Plans & Aligns
Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills:
- Business Process Application
- Tech Savvy
- Product Master Management / Data Quality Management
Others:
Context and Scope:
- This role closely works with:
- Senior Project Manager and product master team members
- To manage master data quality
- Regional/global functional experts of Veritas / SAP
- To resolve any issues and to keep company standard product master data management.
- Activity Management Mgr / team
- To drive new promotional pack / DC exclusive product launch, with keeping the process standard and efficiency.
- MTKG, Sales (Trade Marketing), DC teams
- To drive new promotional pack / DC exclusive product launch to support business growth.
- External package development vendor
- To develop package / artwork on-time., keeping quality standard.
Working Hours
- 原則9:00-17:15（休憩60 分）
- 但し、フレックスタイム制を適用し、始業及び終業の時刻は従業員の決定に委ねる。
- 1 日の標準労働時間：7 時間15 分
- 所定労働時間を超える労働の有無：有り
- フレキシブルタイム：5 時から22 時
Benefits:
- Social Insurance (Health, Unemployment, Pension, etc.)
- Annual Leave, Retirement, Health and Welfare Programs, Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- 退職金：有 （確定拠出年金制度）
- 定年：満60歳に達した日の属する月の末日
- 自己都合による退職：原則として、最終出社予定日の1 ヶ月前までに退職願を提出する。
- 解雇：就業規則により規定
- 社会保険：健康保険、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険に加入する。
- その他保険：死亡・高度障害等の場合の任意団体保険
- 病気やけがで働けなくなった場合の団体長期障害所得補償保険
- その他：就業規則により規定
About the Company:
An international food manufacturer, this organisation provides a wide range of food products and confectionery consumed in locations across the world. With significant global reach and operations, this organisation is a multinational leader in its field.
Keywords:
プロジェクトマネジメント, サプライチェーン, ロジスティクス, FMCG, 消費財, 外資系
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