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We are currently seeking a Innovation Planning Manager (Europe & ROW) to work with our global FMCG client Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as V05, TIGI, Timotei and Impulse, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 Months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Compensation for this role is paying up to £61,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience.
There will be a requirement to work onsite 2 - 3 days per week for as long as the business permits (Role currently offers a mix of remote & onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements)
Your Role & Key Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced innovation planning manager who has a very strong growth mindset and a can-do culture of doing what it takes to win. We're looking for someone who thrives in balancing brand, consumer, customers, with the ambition to deliver a substantial step up in profitable growth of the current perimeter.
As the Innovation Planning manager, you will play a crucial role in Innovation Planning process, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision through the delivery of innovation projects taking into account information from key stakeholders (Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Customer Development).
There will be plenty of opportunities to work on new initiatives/experiments across supply chain as well as business functions as Elida evolves into bigger company
Your Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development & Execution
E2E design and execution of Innovation Planning Team Strategy
Defines and develops network activities, innovation planning process and ensures delivery of key activities on time in fullTeam Management, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
Manages a team of innovation planners to deliver innovation planning projects on time in full
Ensures agile delivery of ideas into launch - through a test launch and scale up.
Responsible to deliver OTIF projects with iTO , margin improvement and sustainability resultsPartnership & Collaboration
Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Customer Development to incorporate key innovation plans into the market with the desired speed of action
Works closely with Planning Control Tower teams for planning activities
Works closely with all SC functions to ensure delivery of SC related activities on time in full as part of the network
Ensures bringing new trends from the consumers based on inputs from marketing and ensures a supply solution through 3PM procurement and global supply planning
Process & Technology Management
Ensure hygiene process and lead technology transformation where relevant
Talent catalyst:
Responsible for growing and nurturing talent including succession planning ensuring organization is fit to win short and long term
Key representative of Elida Beauty Limited within organization as well as externally across various key stakeholders and organizational bodies.Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance or supply chain management.
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain
Demonstrated conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy
The ability to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability
Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organization and able to adapt to changing priorities
Experience working with MS Project and build networks
Strong Excel Skills
Additional Information
Holborn working environment:
Bike Storage
Café
Kitchen & Communal Areas
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
Gym Facilities
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